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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. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Online Minor)

    Park University 🇺🇸 Parkville, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Purchase College, SUNY 🇺🇸 Purchase, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, BBA, BS

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Health and Human Services (Upperclassman Scholarship)

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

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Juris Doctor JD - and - Taxation LLM (Double degree programme)

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  10. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  11. Teacher training

    Human Services Psychology (Teacher)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    North Central Texas College 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Sellinger School of Business | Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minors & Concentration)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Economics Scholarship (College of Commerce Scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Kent State University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  22. Minor

    Emergency Medical Services (Minor)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, 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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