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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

    Economics (Minor)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECON)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  3. Master

    Human Services, Addiction Counseling – MA

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  4. Associate

    International Economics (Associate)

    Schiller International University Largo 🇺🇸 Largo, USA, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Marguleas/Weiman Humanitarian of the Year Endowed Service Award (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Marketing & Economics (Bachelor)

    College of Business | University of West Florida 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  8. Research

    Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences - Pre-research (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  9. Certificate

    CCNA-CISCO Certified network associate - Certificate#:#The HCC-Cisco Network Academy CCNA Exploration course provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development.

    Houston Community College 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate Human Services

    Indiana Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Marion, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Harper College 🇺🇸 Palatine, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Major)

    DePauw University 🇺🇸 Greencastle, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics (Master's)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Stonehill College 🇺🇸 North Easton, United States

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  16. Master

    Economics, Resource and Applied:Master's (Graduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

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

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics & Mathematics (BA) (Major)

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Western Washington University, College of Business Economics 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

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

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  21. Research

    Health Services and Outcomes Research, MS

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  22. Research

    Health Services Research, Ph.D.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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