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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. Diploma

    Customer Service (Diploma)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Wells College 🇺🇸 Aurora, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Southern University at Shreveport 🇺🇸 Shreveport, LA, United States

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  9. Major

    Major in Economics

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  10. Master

    MS - Master of Science in Human Services (Online Degree)

    Capella University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Taxation (Certificate)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  12. Major

    Taxation (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economic History, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctor of philosophy)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  20. Associate

    Electrical Trades (Associate)

    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Mt. Gay, United States

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  21. Associate

    Emergency Services: Minor, Associate (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  22. Teacher training

    German Studies(College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, 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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