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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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Rowan University 🇺🇸 Glassboro, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Eastern Connecticut State University 🇺🇸 Willimantic, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Postgraduate) (Undergraduate Minor)

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics BA, minor, honors program available, evening degree and online options for the minor are available

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Extracurricular and Community Service Activities

    Fashion Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Individual Taxation (Graduate)

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  8. Master

    Kathleen A. and William J. Zink Endowed Scholarship in the Master of Science in Taxation Program (College of Commerce Scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Marketable Skills Achievement Certificate: Customer Service Specialist

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  10. Minor

    Minor in International Economics

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Letourneau University 🇺🇸 Longview, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  13. Minor

    Energy, Environmental, and Mineral Economics Minor (ENNEC)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Indiana Wesleyan University - Ohio Region 🇺🇸 Independence, United States

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  16. Master

    International Trade Economics (Master of Business Administration (MBA))

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

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  17. Scholarship

    Marguleas Sorority/Fraternity Service Award (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  18. Master

    Student Personnel Services and Counseling in Higher Education, MEd

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  19. Master

    Counseling and Psychological Services CAS, MS

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBA) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics / Juris Doctor (Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program and Master’s Program, Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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