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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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    Cooper University Hospital 🇺🇸 Camden, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Affairs

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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    Economics

    Gatton College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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    M.D. with Honors in Service Program

    Weill Cornell Medical College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    Secondary Teacher Education: Economics

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  8. Associate

    Associate of Science in Human Services

    Cornerstone University 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BA, 180, Economics (Teacher Preparation)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Sonoma State University 🇺🇸 Rohnert Park, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Online Program) (Minors)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  13. Master

    Master of Human Services with an Alcohol & Drug Counseling Concentration

    Post University Online 🇺🇸 Waterbury, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Building Trades Certificate (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  16. Associate

    Economics (Associate)

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

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  17. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Franciscan University of Steubenville 🇺🇸 Steubenville, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Immaculata University 🇺🇸 United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Health, Physical Ed. & Leisure Services (Study abroad)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    HMAP 5350 Health Economics

    University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics (M.A.) (Dual Degree)

    University of Southern California Law School 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    UW OSHKOSH: Human Services Leadership Online (Collaborative Bachelor Degree Program)

    University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/Sauk County 🇺🇸 Baraboo, 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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