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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. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics - Three-year Option, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics General Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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    Economics/Water Resources

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  9. Minor

    Environmental & Resource Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Exploratory (Human Services and Social Sciences), Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Addictions (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Autism (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Peer Support (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Youth Development (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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    Human Services Leadership

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Library & Information Services-Public Services

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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    Network Support Services (C.T.E./V.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Passenger Service Agent (C.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    PC Support Services (C.T.E./V.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, 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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