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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Hagerstown Campus 🇺🇸 Hagerstown, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Certificate in Taxation

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics (code 01932), B.B.A.

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

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  6. Master

    Economics (ECON), M.A. Master of Arts, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Hawaii Pacific University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hawai'i, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics, Major, minor; BS in mathematical economics offered

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics, Master of Arts (MA)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  12. Associate

    Human Services (Associate in Applied Science (AAS))

    Hopkinsville Community College 🇺🇸 Hopkinsville, United States, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    BS Financial Services

    Bryant & Stratton College, Parma Campus 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Fields of Concentration / Major)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D./Law, J.D.

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  18. Master

    Psychology - Psychological Services (M.A.)

    Kean University 🇺🇸 Union, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BA, 180, Economics (Global)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Construction Trades Technology:Certificate, Associate (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics (B.B.) (Integrated MBA program)

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (B.S.)

    Florida Gulf Coast University 🇺🇸 Ft. Myers, 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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