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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, MA, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  2. Diploma

    Human Services (Diploma)

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  3. Major

    Human Services (Major)

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

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  4. Minor

    International Economics & Social Development (Minor)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  6. Master

    M.S. in Economics

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Youth Services Libraries (Certificate)

    Sam Houston State University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  8. Master

    Counseling Psychology - Concentration in School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Master of Arts with Credential

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (major)

    Charleston Southern University 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Individual Taxation (Certificate)

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  16. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Southeastern Louisiana University 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Modern Language & International Economics

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (B.B.A.)

    University of Central Oklahoma 🇺🇸 Edmond, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Eckerd College 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Economics (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, 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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