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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

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics (Online Program) (Undergraduate)

    East Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Rollins College 🇺🇸 Winter Park, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

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

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  7. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

    Carroll Community College 🇺🇸 Westminster, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services (AAS)

    Dixie State University 🇺🇸 St George, United States

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  9. Minor

    Fraud Examination & Economic Crime (Minor)

    Niagara University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Healthcare Services (BAS) (Undergraduate)

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  11. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Bethel University (Minn.) 🇺🇸 St. Paul, United States

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  13. Associate

    Human Services AS, 2010-11 (Associate)

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

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  16. Scholarship

    Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  17. Teacher training

    Adult Education: Conc. Health Services & Gerontology

    University of the District of Columbia - Community College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  18. Master

    Applied Economics, (MS, MAE)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of La Verne 🇺🇸 La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Garden Grove, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Luis Obispo, Victorville, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Economics (Certificate)

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

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Economics Education Certification - Minor

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, 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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