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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

    MA, Economics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  2. Associate

    Machine Tool Trades (Associate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  3. Research

    SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  4. Master

    Taxation, M.S. (Online and Site-Based Graduate Program)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    API in London, England: London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Econ 115 Economic Dimensions of Global Issues (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    Pepperdine University 🇺🇸 Malibu, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    economics (Associate, Bachelor’s)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics, Master of Arts in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  11. Teacher training

    English (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  12. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    Schiller International University 🇺🇸 Dunedin, London, Paris, Strasbourg, Madrid, Heidelberg, Engelberg, Leysin, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Political Economy (Undergraduate)

    George Wythe University 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    Baker University 🇺🇸 Baldwin City, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (code 33692), B.A.

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

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Andrews University 🇺🇸 Berrien Springs, MI, United States

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  18. Major

    Environmental & Resource Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University | Department of Applied Economics and Management 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor of Arts Degree Program)

    Ottawa University 🇺🇸 Ottawa, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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  21. Master

    M.S. in Economics (Master)

    Cal Poly Pomona - College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 🇺🇸 Pomona, California, United States

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  22. Minor

    Minor in Developmental Economics

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, 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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