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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. Certificate

    Economics of Development, Graduate Certificate, in:Finance and Economics

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  2. Minor

    Finance and Economics, BSBA degree candidates (Minor)

    Missouri Southern State University 🇺🇸 Joplin, United States

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  3. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus 🇺🇸 Soldotna, United States

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  4. Master

    Human Services Counseling, Non-Clinical (Masters)

    Southwestern Assemblies of God University 🇺🇸 Waxahachie, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    International Economics and Cultural Affairs (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  7. Master

    Master of Arts in Human Services (MA)

    Bellevue University 🇺🇸 Bellevue, United States

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  8. Master

    Resource Economics (Masters)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Tax (Graduate Certificate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Tax Assistant Clerk (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  11. Master

    Taxation (Masters)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    East Stroudsburg State University 🇺🇸 East Stroudsburg, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Economics with Teacher Licensure

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    University of Texas-Pan American, Business School 🇺🇸 Edinburg, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Arts in Economic Development Programming (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  18. Master

    MS Community & Economic Development

    University of Central Arkansas 🇺🇸 Conway, Arkansas, United States

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  19. Research

    Outcomes and Health Services Research in Geriatrics

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Real Estate Economics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  21. Scholarship

    Service (Scholarship)

    University of North Alabama 🇺🇸 Florence, United States

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  22. Minor

    Social Services (Minor)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, 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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