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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. Minor

    Disability Services (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Stout 🇺🇸 Menomonie, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

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

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  3. Master

    Economics (Master of Arts)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  4. Master

    Economics Minor Education M.A.T. Master

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  6. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Policy (Minor)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  7. Scholarship

    Lisa Sherman Service Award/Scholarship

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  8. Master

    Master of Arts in Applied Economics

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Business School 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Basic Emergency Medical Services Training (Certificate of Proficiency)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD in Political Economy and Government

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Environmental & Resource Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Nevada at Reno | CABNR 🇺🇸 Reno, Nevada, United States

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  12. Master

    Food and Resource Economics (Master of Science (M.S.))

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services Leadership, UW-Oshkosh (Bachelor)

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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  15. Master

    M.S. in Human Services

    Post University Online 🇺🇸 Waterbury, United States

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  16. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  17. Master

    Counseling & Human Services (M.Ed., M.S.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Austin Peay State University 🇺🇸 Clarksville, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic (Certificate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  20. Minor

    Minor in Economics - Analysis & Policy

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Mason City Campus 🇺🇸 Mason City, IA, United States

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  22. Postgraduate

    Applied Economics -- International (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, 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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