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Study Economics in the United States

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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    Economics

    Pepperdine University 🇺🇸 Malibu, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics

    Pepperdine University 🇺🇸 Malibu, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of South Florida St. Petersburg 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (Bachelor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  6. Major

    Modern Language & International Economics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  7. Master

    Community Development and Applied Economics (M.S.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Ecological Economics (Certificate of Graduate Study)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  12. Master

    Human Environ.& Services Planning,Brockport, State University College at, Masters, M.P.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  13. Master

    Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Foreign Service

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  15. Research

    BioMed: Health Services Research

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics & Mathematics (BA) (Major)

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of South Florida St. Petersburg 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    San Francisco, BA, 120, Economics (Economics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Associate

    Social & Human Services (Associate of Applied Science (AAS Degrees))

    Seattle Central Community College 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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Study Economics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 993 universities and colleges offer 3,521 Economics programmes: 597 Bachelor, 413 Master and 160 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Washington, Chicago and New York. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and Maricopa Community Colleges.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 3,521 Economics programmes at 993 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Washington and Chicago.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, Maricopa Community Colleges, Purdue University and State University of New York (SUNY).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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