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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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  1. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BA, 180, Economics (Applied Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    International Economics

    American University - School of International Service 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Emergency Medical Services (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  6. Major

    Politics, Philosophy & Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    BS - Psychology & Social Services

    Central Baptist College 🇺🇸 Conway, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    Christian Brothers University 🇺🇸 Memphis, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics (B&E) - International, Emphasis

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, 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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