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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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    Economics 201 ( Honors Course)

    Morehouse College 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  2. Specialisation

    Economics with Finance Applications Specialization

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

    Saint Leo University 🇺🇸 Saint Leo, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Certified Customer Service Specialist

    Southern Crescent Technical College | Flint River Campus 🇺🇸 Thomaston, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D. (ECONPH) (Doctoral)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics: Computational Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Augsburg College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  9. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services Technology, ATS, Associate, Trumbull

    Kent State University - Trumbull 🇺🇸 Warren, United States

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  10. Master

    MS in Applied Natural Resource Economics

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Christian Service

    ICI University 🇺🇸 Springfield, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Economic Literacy ( Lower School)

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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    Economics

    Hamilton College 🇺🇸 Clinton, United States

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    Economics

    University of Colorado Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Joint major)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Southwestern Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Weatherford, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics and Finance (Undergraduate)

    Monmouth University 🇺🇸 West Long Branch, 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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