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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. Certificate

    Economics,BA,BBA,MS,Minor,Graduate Certificate

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  2. Minor

    Monetary Economics (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  3. Minor

    Social Services Advocacy Minor

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Web Services (Certificate)

    Webster University 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Human Services (all Centers*)

    Mercer University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

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

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Public Choice Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics and Mathematics (Major)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Human Services: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies - Certificate

    Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso 🇺🇸 Ruidoso, United States

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  12. Major

    Mathematical Economics, Major

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Child and Family Services]

    College of Education and Human Services, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Conference Services current programs (Continuing Education)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A., B.S., Minor)

    Grand Valley State University 🇺🇸 Allendale, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    St. Mary's University of San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

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

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics B.A.

    Kean University 🇺🇸 Union, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics B.S.

    Niagara University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics, B.S.

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, 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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