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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. Major

    Economics (BSBA) (Major)

    Robert Morris University 🇺🇸 Moon Township, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (M,m) (Minor)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Stephen F. Austin State University 🇺🇸 Nacogdoches, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    American World University 🇺🇸 Beverly Hills, California, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Economics, B.S.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  12. Master

    Health Services (MBA concentration)

    Keller Graduate School of Management 🇺🇸 Oakbrook Terrace, United States

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  13. Major

    International Trade & Development (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  15. Associate

    Petroleum Services (Associate)

    Nicholls State University 🇺🇸 Thibodaux, United States

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  16. Major

    Political Economy & Government (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Early Childhood Specialist (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economic Literacy

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics (M.A. )

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    George Fox University 🇺🇸 Newberg, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Rowan University 🇺🇸 Glassboro, 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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