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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

    B.A., B.S., Major, Economics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  2. Certificate

    A+ Service Technician (Certificate)

    Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, PA 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    BA in Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  4. Associate

    AA - Human Services/Developmental Disabilities (Special Education)

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  6. Master

    Applied Economics and Finance: M.S.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Physical Service (One-Field Certification) (BS) (Major)

    Abilene Christian University 🇺🇸 Abilene, Texas, United States

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  8. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services Professions (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  9. Associate

    Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Applied Trades

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  10. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University-Omaha, NE 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Centenary College of Louisiana, Business School 🇺🇸 Shreveport, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Applied Economics (Online) (Certificate)

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  13. Major

    Applied Economics (Major)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  15. Scholarship

    DSS Award - Special Services Department (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Minor

    Applied Economics (Minor)

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

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  17. Graduate

    economics (Graduate)

    Harvard Medical School 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics - Bachelor of Arts

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  19. Associate

    Human Services Associate

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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  20. Specialisation

    Advanced Policy and Economic Analysis Specialization

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  21. Scholarship

    Community Service Scholarship

    Broadview Entertainment Arts University 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, 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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