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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. Bachelor

    BA in Economics (Weatherhead School of Management)

    Case Western Reserve University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Customer Service Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (B.S.)

    Seton Hall University 🇺🇸 South Orange, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Augsburg College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  10. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation (MST

    Seidman College of Business Management 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, United States

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  11. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    B.S. in Human Services (Undergraduate Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (BS)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics (M.A.) (Masters)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Butler University 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economics: Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  20. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    California State University Channel Islands 🇺🇸 Camarillo, California, United States

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  21. Master

    Web Services (online> (Master)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  22. Other programmes

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

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, 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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