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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

    College of Business Administration | University of Nebraska at Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics, B.S.

    St. Mary's College of California 🇺🇸 Moraga, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Human Services (Continuing Education)

    Judson University (Ill.) 🇺🇸 Elgin, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Assistant Food Service Purchasing Agent Certificate

    Chattahoochee Technical College 🇺🇸 Marietta, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics as a Major

    California State University, San Marcos 🇺🇸 San Marcos, California, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Human Services Psychology, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  8. Scholarship

    Veterans & Armed Services (Scholarship)

    University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley 🇺🇸 Menasha, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economic Policy (Minor)

    College of Business | University of West Florida 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  11. Associate

    Human Services - Associate in Science

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Dominguez Hills, BA, 120, Human Services (Mental Health Recovery)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of South Carolina, Upstate 🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC, United States

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  15. Master

    Global Financial Services (M.B.A.)

    University of Bridgeport 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University–Cedar Rapids 🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University–Cedar Falls 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    Ithaca College 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Adult Career and Special Student Services (Continuing Education)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University-Omaha, NE 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  22. Online programme

    Associate of Applied Science in Legal Support and Services (Online Degree)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, 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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