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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. Major

    Undeclared/College of Education & Human Services (undeclared major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    - Economics (Undergraduate)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  3. Major

    Applied Economics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  4. Minor

    Academic Services + Resources (Minor)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  6. Associate

    Applied Trades (Associate)

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Applied Economics: Information & Internet Economics,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  8. Associate

    AA - Human Services/Social Services

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  9. Master

    International Development, School of International Service, SIS, MA

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  11. Certificate

    African Community Health Services Certificate

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  12. Master

    ACCT 610: Advanced Tax Procedure (MBA)

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  13. Certificate

    African Community Health Services Certificate

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics (Distance Learning)

    Adams State College 🇺🇸 Alamosa, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics Minor (Undergraduate minor related to major)

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics, Economics, CAS, MA

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  18. Master

    Fiqh, Economic System, EMI - 513 (Masters)

    American Open University 🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States

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  19. Associate

    Associate in Applied Science, Human Services

    Aiken Technical College 🇺🇸 Aiken, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Dominic G. Parisi Student External Service Endowed Award (College of Commerce Scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Customer Service (Certificate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  22. Scholarship

    Community Service Scholarship (University-wide scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, 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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