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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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    18845 - Internet Services

    College of Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics Ph.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics Major

    Seattle Pacific University, School of Business, Government, and Economics 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics and Finance (Undergraduate)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    International Student and Scholar Services

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  7. Master

    MS in Taxation

    California State University, Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  8. Research

    BioMed: Health Services Research

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  9. Master

    Applied Economics and Statistics B.S., M.S.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Family Community Services - Bachelor of Science

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics Ph.D. (PhD)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    18875 - Engineering and Economics of Electric Energy Systems

    College of Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  15. Scholarship

    Economics (Scholarship)

    University of South Florida, USF's College of Business 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Forestry (Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    - Mathematical Economics (Undergraduate)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  18. Master

    Applied Economics and Statistics B.S., M.S. (Masters)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Capital University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics - PhD

    Auburn University College of Liberal Arts 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  21. Certificate

    4 Certificates in Taxation

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, 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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