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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. Minor

    Finance and Economics, Non-BSBA degree candidates (Minor)

    Missouri Southern State University 🇺🇸 Joplin, United States

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  2. Major

    Financial Services (Major)

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

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  3. Research

    Freeman, Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Education and Human Services Scholarship (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  4. Specialisation

    Mathematics/Economics (Speciality)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  6. Major

    Secondary Education (Economics), BAE, Major, Polytechnic,Tempe, West, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

    Arizona State University West 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Weight Loss and Nutrition Services (Adult Specialty)

    Cooper University Hospital 🇺🇸 Camden, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Emergency Medical Services - EMT (Certificate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  9. Minor

    Human Services Minor

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    Schiller International University Largo 🇺🇸 Largo, USA, United States

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  11. Major

    International Economics (Undergraduate Major of College of Arts and Letters)

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Leading Professional Service Firms

    Harvard Business School 🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States

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  13. Teacher training

    Macroeconomics, Honors Program in General Education

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  15. Major

    Secondary Education (Economics), BAE, Major, Polytechnic,Tempe, West, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

    Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Social Services (Doctorate)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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  17. Major

    Social Services (Major)

    Corllins University 🇺🇸 United States

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  18. Master

    Taxation, M.S.

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Teaching Minor)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Avila University 🇺🇸 Kansas City, 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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