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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 and Finance (Undergraduate) ( Major)

    University of North Alabama 🇺🇸 Florence, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics of Health Care (Online Program)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    ECONOMICS, PhD

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD, Blacksburg

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  6. Diploma

    Food Service (Diploma)

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

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  7. Teacher training

    French (College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  8. Minor

    Inequality Studies (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  9. Major

    Community and Human Services (Major)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    North Carolina Consortium for South Asian Studies 🇺🇸 United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics B.A. (ECLBA)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services (B.S.)

    University of Bridgeport 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Lesley University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Human Services B.A.

    Lynn University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    International Economics

    American University - School of International Service 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  18. Major

    International Economics & Finance (Major)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  19. Major

    International Trade & Development (Undergraduate Major)

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

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  20. Master

    MA in Economics

    Claremont Graduate University 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation (MST)

    Bellarmine University 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  22. Associate

    Networking Services Technology (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, 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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