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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. Associate

    Human Services Technology, AAS, Associate, Ashtabula, Salem

    Kent State University - Salem 🇺🇸 Salem, Ohio, United States

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  2. Major

    Managerial Economics and Strategic Analysis (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Rehabilitation Services

    College of Education and Human Services, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  4. Major

    Service Learning (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    BA in Economics

    University of Texas of the Permian Basin 🇺🇸 Odessa, United States

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  7. Master

    Counseling: College Counseling and Student Services, M.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (International Economics) (Bachelor of Science)

    Texas A&M University Central Texas 🇺🇸 Killeen, Texas, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Jacksonville University 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Emergency Medical Services (Undergraduate)

    Concordia University Chicago 🇺🇸 Forest, United States

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  11. Minor

    Financial Services Operations and Systems (Minor)

    University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  12. Master

    Home Economics (Masters)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate of Achievement)

    Porterville College 🇺🇸 Porterville, United States

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  15. Major

    Taxation (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    Trinity University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (BS)

    Northern State University 🇺🇸 Aberdeen, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Kettering University 🇺🇸 Michigan, United States

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  20. Associate

    Economics And Policy (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Greenfield Community College 🇺🇸 Greenfield, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, 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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