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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. Major

    Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health (dual major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Western Washington University, College of Business Economics 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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  7. Master

    Economics, MA

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics, Online Minor

    Park University 🇺🇸 Parkville, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Education Counseling and Personnel Services (Graduate)

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Finance and Economics, BSBA degree candidates (Certificate)

    Missouri Southern State University 🇺🇸 Joplin, United States

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  11. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    Westminster College 🇺🇸 New Wilmington, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor of Science in Human Services)

    Fisher College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  13. Master

    Master of Science in Quantitative Economics

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Orfalea College of Business 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  15. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Dallas 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Taxation (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    UW Fond du Lac 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Pomona College 🇺🇸 Claremont, United States

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  21. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    Western Washington University, College of Business Economics 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  22. Major

    Global Economy & Financial Markets (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, 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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