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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

    Economics and Finance, MA, MS

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics and Statistics (Minor)

    Youngstown State University, Business School 🇺🇸 Youngstown, OH, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics: Minor, Bachelor's (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  4. Teacher training

    EDCP - Education Counseling and Personnel Services

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  6. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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  7. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics/Juris Doctor (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Seattle 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  9. Research

    Public Health, Health Services Research, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  10. Research

    School of Education and Human Services Alumni Scholarship for Education (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Wine Service Certificate

    Des Moines Area Community College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  12. Diploma

    Boat Manufacture and Service (Diploma)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  13. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Eastern Connecticut State University 🇺🇸 Willimantic, United States

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  16. Specialisation

    Economics (Speciality)

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

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Asbury University 🇺🇸 Wilmore, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Institutional Food Service Operations (Advanced Certificate)

    Central Texas College 🇺🇸 Killeen, United States

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  21. Minor

    International Economics (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  22. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Texas A&M International University, A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business 🇺🇸 Laredo, TX, 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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