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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 (Major)

    Florida Atlantic University, Business School 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Hollins University 🇺🇸 Roanoke, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

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  4. Associate

    Human Services A.A.S. (Associate)

    Morrisville State College 🇺🇸 Morrisville, New York, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BA, 180, Economics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    economics (bachelor of arts degree)

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (BS) (Major)

    Northern State University 🇺🇸 Aberdeen, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics (Master of Arts)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Dominican University 🇺🇸 River Forest, United States

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  11. Master

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

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (Major)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics, Major, Minor

    Flagler College 🇺🇸 St. Augustine, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics/Finance (Major)

    Gardner Webb University 🇺🇸 Boiling Springs, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics: B.S.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Other Student Services

    School of Law, Univeristy of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, CA, United States

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  18. Diploma

    Security Services Diploma

    Ashworth College 🇺🇸 Norcross, United States

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  19. Associate

    Associate of Arts, concentration in Economics (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, 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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