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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. Master

    Master of Human Services

    Concordia University-Nebraska 🇺🇸 Seward, United States

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  2. Major

    Political, Legal & Economic Analysis (Major)

    Mills College 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Certification

    Cardinal Stritch University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Economic Development (Certificate)

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Economics

    Christian Brothers University 🇺🇸 Memphis, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  8. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, BA, MA, PhD

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  10. Minor

    Environmental and Resource Economics (Minor)

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

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  11. Scholarship

    Health and Human Services (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  12. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  13. Master

    J.D./M.A. in Economics, French, History, Philosophy or Politics

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Science in Foreign Service/Master of Arts in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Scholarship

    Tax Executives International Scholarship (College of Commerce Scholarship)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  18. Master

    BS Mathematics to MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics (4+1 and Bridge Programs)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Economic Development (Certificate)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Monmouth University 🇺🇸 West Long Branch, United States

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  22. Teacher training

    Education: Physical Activity and Educational Services

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, 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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