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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

    Certificate of Taxation (Master)

    Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Financial Economics

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics (B&E)

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Graduate Program Counseling Services)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  6. Teacher training

    Early Childhood Education & Child Services

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    Human Services/Professional Counseling, Education Specialist Program

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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  8. Minor

    Political Economy (Minor) (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate majors and programs)

    California State University, Bakersfield 🇺🇸 Bakersfield, CA, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics Minor

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

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  11. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Arts Degree)

    Brescia University 🇺🇸 Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

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  12. Major

    Community Service Learning (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Economics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Early Childhood Education & Child Services

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, United States

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  16. Master

    Economics (code 01931), M.B.A.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services (Certificate)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  19. Master

    Trade (Masters)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  20. Associate

    AAS in Social and Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Community Health Education (EdD) - Please see Allied Health, Recreation, and Human Services (EdD)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (PhD)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, 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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