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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

    Taxation (M.S.)

    University of Baltimore 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University - Nashville 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  3. Graduate

    Credential for Service in Public Education – Clinical-Rehabilitative Services, Speech-Language Pathology Credential (Graduate)

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics

    Central Connecticut State University 🇺🇸 New Britain, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (Bachelor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  7. Minor

    Human Services (Minor)

    Lynn University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    International Trade Import/Export

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

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  9. Minor

    Mathematics & Economics (Undergraduate Minors & Concentration)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  10. Minor

    Technology Integration Minor for Pre-Service Teachers (T I)

    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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  11. Bachelor

    B.S. in Human Services

    Cambridge College System 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts with majors in Economics

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Counseling and Psychology - Social Services Counseling (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D./Statistics, M.A.

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  17. Associate

    Human Services: Alcohol & Drug (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services (MS)

    Argosy University - Los Angeles Campus 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  19. Master

    Taxation (LL.M.)

    University of Baltimore 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Econ 221 Economics of Developing Countries (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics Major, Minor

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Human Services with a Clinical Counseling Concentration

    Post University Online 🇺🇸 Waterbury, 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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