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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. Research

    Economics Scholarship Fund (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  2. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services (MS)

    Argosy University - San Francisco Bay Area Campus 🇺🇸 Alameda, California, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Second Major in Elementary Education)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  4. Associate

    Fire Technology Pre-Service (Associate Degree)

    College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Fund for International Service Learning Scholarship (Short Term Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity)

    Bellarmine University 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Human Services (Doctorate)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    B.S. in Economics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Community Service

    Harvard Medical School 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Econ 101 Introduction to Microeconomics (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D. (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  13. Major

    Environment, Economics, and Politics (EEP) (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  15. Certificate

    International Taxation (Graduate Certificates)

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Bachelor

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

    Argosy University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (B.S., B.A.)

    Auburn University at Montgomery 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics- Bachelor of Arts

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics: MA, MS

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  22. Diploma

    Human Services (Diploma)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, 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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