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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. Teacher training

    Spanish (College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  2. Major

    Spanish-International Public Services (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

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

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  6. Minor

    Economics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services (Consortium)

    Carroll Community College 🇺🇸 Westminster, United States

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  8. Research

    Health Economics & Outcomes Research (Certificate)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Health, Medical and Social Services

    University of Houston - Clear Lake 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  10. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation and Financial Planning:

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Mathematics-Economics

    Ithaca College 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  12. Specialisation

    Service Learning (Speciality)

    Denison University 🇺🇸 Granville, United States

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  13. Major

    Wellness, Exercise Science, and Leisure Services (Major)

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

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    St. Mary's College of Maryland 🇺🇸 St. Mary's City, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBA) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Louisville 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    McDaniel College 🇺🇸 Westminster, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics BBA

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Financial Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Rio Grande 🇺🇸 RIO GRANDE, United States

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  22. Scholarship

    Health and Human Services (Transfer Scholarship)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, 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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