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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

    Human Services A.A. Major

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  2. Master

    Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Services

    Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan University Campuses 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  3. Master

    Masters in Foreign Service

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Taxation (Graduate Certificates)

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics, Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Economics

    Muhlenberg College 🇺🇸 Allentown, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics ( Minor)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Nova Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business Administration | Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  13. Associate

    Economics, Associate of Arts

    Greenfield Community College 🇺🇸 Greenfield, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Columbus State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, Georgia, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Emergency Health Services, B.S.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Finance & Economics

    Utah State University, Cooperative Extension/Southeast Region 🇺🇸 Logan, Utah, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services / Forensic Mental Health Counseling (Graduate Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  19. Major

    Mathematics and Economics (Interdisciplinary Major)

    Bowdoin College 🇺🇸 Brunswick, United States

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  20. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  21. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Texas A&M International University 🇺🇸 Laredo, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Central Services Technician (Certificate)

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, 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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