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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. Associate

    Economics Emphasis (Associate)

    Linn Benton Community College 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  2. Teacher training

    Legal Education Services

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Phoenix 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services Credential School Counseling (PPSC) (California)

    National University 🇺🇸 La Jolla, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Ron Loveridge Program in Public Service Endowed Fund (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Economic Dimensions of World Issues (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics BA or BBA

    Texas State University 🇺🇸 San Marcos, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Columbus University 🇺🇸 Daphne, United States

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  13. Master

    JD/Tax LL.M.

    The University of Alabama School of Law 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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  15. Major

    Political Economy (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Cedarville University 🇺🇸 Cedarville, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Economics (Online Program)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  22. Major

    Global Economics (Major)

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, 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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