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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

    Economics of the Energy Value Chain (Certificate)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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    Air Conditioning Systems - Service MSAC (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Concentration in Community Service (Online Program)

    Clarion University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Clarion, United States

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    Econ 3xx Topics in Economic Growth and Development (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Military Service Scholarship

    Broadview Entertainment Arts University 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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  7. Postgraduate

    Applied Economics -- Health Services (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University-Omaha, NE 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Wellesley College 🇺🇸 Wellesley, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics & Finance B.A. Major

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Castleton State University 🇺🇸 Castleton, VT, United States

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  12. Teacher training

    Human Services/Special Education, Education Specialist Program

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

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    Women Airforce Service Pilots

    Texas Woman's University, TWU 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    California State University Channel Islands 🇺🇸 Camarillo, California, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    International Student Services

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    Econ 323 Topics in International Trade (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    Wagner College 🇺🇸 Staten Island, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Clinical Laboratory Services ( BS)

    Oregon Health and Science University 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    Keene State College 🇺🇸 Keene, United States

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  22. Teacher training

    Manufacturing & Trades (Continuing Education & Customized Training (Non-credit, short-term))

    Dakota County Technical College 🇺🇸 Rosemount, 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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