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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. Bachelor

    Economics & Finance (Bachelor)

    Black Hills State University 🇺🇸 Spearfish, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics / Economics - Teaching (Minor)

    Black Hills State University 🇺🇸 Spearfish, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Foreign Language & International Trade

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Public Service, Minor, BA

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Certificate - Social and Community Services (Online)

    Capella University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  9. Master

    Resource and Applied Economics (Master of Science Discontinued Program)

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Student Support Services - (SSS) (Reedley College)

    State Center Community College District 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Cross-Cultural Service, BA

    Bob Jones University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Economic Development (Graduate Certificate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  13. Master

    MA, Economics, Concentration in Applied Economics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Socio-Economic Justice (Grad Certificate)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economic Policy (Minor)

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    College of Business, University of Missouri at Columbia 🇺🇸 Missouri, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Indiana University East 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA)

    Houston Baptist University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  20. Master

    Economics (Early Admissions M.A. )

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Eckerd College 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, 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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