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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, B.B.A.

    Sam Houston State University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  2. Master

    Economics, MA (Graduate Major)

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Social Services Academic Credit Certificate of Achievement

    Brookdale Community College 🇺🇸 Lincroft, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Construction Trades - A.A.S. Degree

    Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso 🇺🇸 Ruidoso, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (code 01971), B.A.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Francis Marion University 🇺🇸 Florence, South Carolina, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Central Oklahoma 🇺🇸 Edmond, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics and International Affairs (Bachelor)

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

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services (BS) (Evening)

    Notre Dame de Namur University 🇺🇸 Belmont, United States

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  15. Minor

    Labor Economics (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  16. Major

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Online Program) (Majors)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  17. Master

    Taxation, Master of (M.Tax.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Air Conditioning Systems - Service MSAC

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Westminster College 🇺🇸 New Wilmington, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  22. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, 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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