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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. Certificate

    Ecological Economics (Certificate of Graduate Study)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  2. Master

    Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Foreign Service

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economic Development (Minor)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  4. Master

    Taxation (LLM)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

    University of Hawaii - Hilo 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Rollins College 🇺🇸 Winter Park, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics MS

    Gatton College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  16. Research

    Health Science, M.H.S. — emphasis areas: Environmental Health, General Research, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Services Leadership

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Econ 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Sacred Heart University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    College/Postsecondary Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Doctor of Philosophy, in:Counseling and Educational Psychology

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Community and Economic Development (Graduate Certificate)

    Pennsylvania State University World Campus 🇺🇸 University Park, United States

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  22. Minor

    Human Services Minor

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, 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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