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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. Fellowship

    Emergency Medicine Services Fellowship

    Oregon Health and Science University 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Adult Development and Aging Services (15 credits) (Certificate)

    Penn State Shenango 🇺🇸 Sharon, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    B.B.A. in Finance, Economics concentration

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Forestry - PhD

    Auburn University College of Liberal Arts 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics, Bachelor of Arts, Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Petroleum Services (Bachelor)

    Nicholls State University 🇺🇸 Thibodaux, United States

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  9. Fellowship

    Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Applied Economics (Online Program)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Boka Hadzija Award for Distinguished University Service by a Graduate or Professional Student

    Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

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  13. Certificate

    School of Economics (Certificate)

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

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  15. Certificate

    Advanced Studies in Taxation (Graduate Certificates)

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Adult Development and Aging Services (Undergraduate Certificate)

    Pennsylvania State University World Campus 🇺🇸 University Park, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    B.A., B.S., Major, Family and Human Services

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Applied Economics (Bachelor)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    Earlham College 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  20. Major

    Applied Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University | Department of Applied Economics and Management 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, 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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