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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

    Economics BS

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD

    Gatton College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Public and Human Services

    Berkeley City College 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    • Advocacy, Economics & Health Policy

    American College of Radiology 🇺🇸 Reston, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University Executive Offices 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Child and Adolescent Services

    City University of Seattle 🇺🇸 Bellevue, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economic Growth and Development (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Applied Economics Department), (PhD)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Stonehill College 🇺🇸 North Easton, United States

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  11. Bachelor

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

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics, MA (together with USC Columbia)

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

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  16. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Hawaii 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  18. Teacher training

    Secondary Education (Economics), BAE

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  19. Master

    Special Education - Disability Services, MED

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Tax Preparation Specialist (Certificate)

    Southern Crescent Technical College 🇺🇸 Griffin, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    Seton Hall University 🇺🇸 South Orange, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Morehouse College 🇺🇸 Atlanta, 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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