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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. Bachelor

    Human Development and Family Studies (Human Services Technology) for associate degree graduates, BS, Bachelor's, Kent, Salem

    Kent State University - Salem 🇺🇸 Salem, Ohio, United States

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  2. Minor

    International Trade and Development (Minor)

    Cornell University | Department of Applied Economics and Management 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematics-Economics, BA or BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Applied Science, in Healthcare Services

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Science)

    Texas A&M University Central Texas 🇺🇸 Killeen, Texas, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Evening undergraduate program)

    Rollins College 🇺🇸 Winter Park, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Southwestern University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, College of Science, degrees:PhD

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics, Major, Minor

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

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  17. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  18. Scholarship

    Health and Human Services (Freshman Scholarship)

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

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  19. Major

    Health Services (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Marguleas Sorority/Fraternity Service Award (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Minor

    Quantitative Economics (Minor)

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    B.S. in Human Services ( Evening & Weekend Program - Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, 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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