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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. Master

    Dual M.S. and M.A. Program in Mathematics and Economics

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

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    New Jersey City University 🇺🇸 Jersey City, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Guest Services Specialist (Certificate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Human Service (Graduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    International Political Economy and Development (PhD)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  8. Master

    International Political Economy and Development (Masters)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Overview of Services

    School of Law, Univeristy of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, CA, United States

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  10. Associate

    Building Trades/Maintenance Technology (Associate of Applied Science (AAS))

    Central Texas College 🇺🇸 Killeen, United States

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  11. Master

    Counseling (Concentration in College Counseling & Student Services), M.S. (Master)

    University of La Verne 🇺🇸 La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Garden Grove, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Luis Obispo, Victorville, United States

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  12. Master

    Economic Development (Masters)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

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  15. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    Denmark Technical College 🇺🇸 Denmark, South Carolina, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Tax Law, Juris Doctor

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  17. Associate

    Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Kenosha 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  18. Master

    ECFI 644: International Economics (MBA)

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Bowdoin College 🇺🇸 Brunswick, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    ECON 2301, Principles of Macroeconomics (Undergraduate online course)

    Dallas Baptist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Texas A&M University at Galveston 🇺🇸 Galveston, United States

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  22. Minor

    Natrual Resources and Environmental Economics (Minor)

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