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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

    Family Community Services - Bachelor of Arts

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  2. Master

    Leisure, Youth and Human Services (MA)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  3. Research

    Ph.D. in Health Services Research (School of Medicine (Dual degree programs))

    Case Western Reserve University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Client Services Specialist (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (ECON_BSBA) (Major)

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Business School 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  7. Associate

    Internet Services Technology (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  8. Master

    LL.M. Program in Financial Services Law

    Chicago-Kent College of Law 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  9. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    AIFS in Stellenbosch, Summer Service Learning (Study abroad)

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

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  11. Certificate

    Behavioral Health Services - Certificate

    Pima Community College 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Health and Human Services

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    The King's College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics and Economic Development (Masters)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  18. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    Oklahoma Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Bartlesville, United States

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  19. Minor

    Financial Economics, Minor only

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Health Services BS

    D'Youville College 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  21. Master

    LL.M. in Taxation Program

    Chapman University Fowler School of Law 🇺🇸 ORANGE, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl 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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