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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. Research

    Tax Law Program (Research)

    Harvard Law School 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Bert W. Wasserman Economics and Finance

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

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  3. Certificate

    Economic Development (Certificate)

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    ECONOMICS

    Belmont Abbey College 🇺🇸 Belmont, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  8. Master

    Economics - M.S.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank College of Business 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  15. Minor

    International Economics & Modern Languages (Undergraduate Minors & Concentration)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  16. Master

    LL.M. Program in Taxation

    Chicago-Kent College of Law 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Spanish for Public Services, Certificate

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  18. Specialisation

    Specialization in Psychology and Human Services Professions

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  19. Master

    Taxation, (M.S.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Bowdoin College 🇺🇸 Brunswick, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, 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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