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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 (Study abroad)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major of College of Arts and Letters)

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics, BPhil or BSGS

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics, minor in

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    Purchase College, SUNY 🇺🇸 Purchase, United States

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  7. Master

    Health & Biopharmaceutical Economics, (M.S.)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  8. Research

    Health Services Research (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.))

    University of Florida | Shands HealthCare 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  9. Foundation programme

    Economic Foundations for Public Decision Making (Online Program)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (MA,PhD)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  12. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Shenandoah University 🇺🇸 Winchester, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics & Finance (Minor)

    Gallaudet University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  15. Master

    Applied Economics (M.S.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  16. Associate

    Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D. Program)

    Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, United States

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  18. Associate

    Associate of Arts, Economics

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Augustana College 🇺🇸 Rock Island, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Economics, Graduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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