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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

    Master of Arts in Economics Program

    Clark Atlanta University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  2. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services / Alcohol & Drug Counseling (Graduate Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics (Tepper only)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  4. Scholarship

    School of Education and Human Services (Scholarship Summary)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  6. Master

    Applied Natural Resource Economics, MS

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Building Trades Certificate

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    Keene State College 🇺🇸 Keene, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics-Statistics, BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Emergency Medical Services- EMT Enhanced (Certificate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Marguleas/Weiman Humanitarian of the Year Endowed Service Award (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. Major

    Career Services (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economic Analysis (Online Program)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    AIFS in Stellenbosch, Summer Service Learning (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics, M.S.

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  22. Master

    Economics, MA

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, 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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