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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. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics/Course 14 (Bachelor)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  3. Associate

    Human Services (AAS) (Associate)

    University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

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  4. Scholarship

    Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship (Country and Region Specific Study Abroad Scholarship)

    Bellarmine University 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

    University of Miami, Business School 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Police Service Aide Academy (Certificate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  8. Master

    Special Education - Disability Services, MED (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  9. Scholarship

    U.S. Department of Health & Human Services National Health Service Corps (Scholarship)

    Bethel University (Minn.) 🇺🇸 St. Paul, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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

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  11. Associate

    Economics (AA Degree – For University Transfer)

    Cochise College 🇺🇸 Douglas, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Hamline University 🇺🇸 Saint Paul, United States

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  13. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  15. Master

    Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services, M.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Bowie State University 🇺🇸 Bowie, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics (Study abroad)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics and History (Bachelor)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Masters)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  21. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services- Paramedicine AAS (Associate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  22. Master

    Human Services (Masters)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, 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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