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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. Other programmes

    Human Services (AAS)

    Finlandia University 🇺🇸 Hancock, United States

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  2. Associate

    Human Services: Advocacy (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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    Microeconomics of Competitiveness

    Harvard Business School 🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Rehabilitation Studies (EdD) - Please see Allied Health, Recreation, and Human Services (EdD)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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    Building Trades Technology

    Montgomery College 🇺🇸 Rockville, United States

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    Community and Human Services

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  9. Master

    Counseling Human Services (M.Ed.)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Indiana Wesleyan University - Ohio Region 🇺🇸 Independence, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics and Finance (Major)

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

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  12. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Mercyhurst University 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

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  13. Associate

    ECONOMICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics, MA

    University of Denver Graduate Studies 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    EGR 282 Engineering Economics

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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    Fire Service (online course)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  18. Minor

    Health Services (Minor)

    Florida Atlantic University, Business School 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate)

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

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  20. Master

    Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services, Northwestern State University

    University of Louisiana System 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  21. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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  22. Major

    Special Services (Major)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, 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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