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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

    Educational Psychology Specialist Certificate in Education and School Psychological Services (Post-baccalaureate credit certificate)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  2. Major

    Financial Services (Major)

    Westminster College, Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Microsoft Networking Service Technician Certificate

    Chattahoochee Technical College 🇺🇸 Marietta, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Undergraduate Economics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Economic Crime Investigation (Online Program)

    Champlain College Online 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics - B.A. and B.S.

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics, MA

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  11. Diploma

    Electrical Construction Trades Diploma, 2010-11

    Des Moines Area Community College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Health Services BS/Physical Therapy DPT (Dual/Combined Degree Program)

    D'Youville College 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services, BA (Distance and Online Program)

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  15. Master

    M.A. in Community and Economic Development

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Micro-Economics

    International Hispanic Online University 🇺🇸 Springville, United States

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  17. Research

    School of Education and Human Services Alumni Scholarship for Social Work (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Tax Law

    Lewis and Clark College 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Taxation (Juris Doctor Program)

    Hastings College of the Law, University of California 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    BS in Recreation and Leisure Services

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BS, Economics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  22. Major

    Counseling & Personnel Services (EDCP) (Major)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, 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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