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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. Diploma

    Building Trades Diploma, 2010-11

    Des Moines Area Community College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  2. Master

    International Political Economy and Development (IPED) (M.A.)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  3. Scholarship

    Service Awards (Scholarship)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    B.S. in Human Services

    Post University Online 🇺🇸 Waterbury, United States

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  7. Master

    Behavioral and Computational Economics (MS)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Bloomsburg, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics, Master, PhD

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  10. Minor

    Youth Services Leadership, Minor, Downtown Phoenix, College of Public Programs

    Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  11. Postgraduate

    Applied Economics -- Financial (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Air Conditioning and Heating Services & Repair (Certificate)

    Copper Mountain College 🇺🇸 Joshua Tree, California, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  15. Master

    College of Health and Human Services (Master)

    Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Econometrics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Drake University 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  18. Master

    MS in International Economics & Finance

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University - Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  20. Master

    MSc. – Regulatory Trade Compliance

    Dunlap-Stone University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Applied Economics (Online) (Graduate)

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Economics

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, 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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