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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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    Web Services

    Webster University Orlando 🇺🇸 Longwood, Florida, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Louisville, Business School 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  4. Diploma

    Human and Social Services Diploma

    Bryant & Stratton College, Richmond Campus 🇺🇸 North Chesterfield, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Human Services (BA Degree Completion - Liberal Studies)

    The McGregor School of Antioch University 🇺🇸 Yellow Springs, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Human Services (Graduate)

    Evangel University 🇺🇸 Springfield, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES - AAS - Online Learning

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  9. Master

    Master of Science in Economics, Master of Science in Economics with Emphasis in Finance

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Middle Level Education Services (Bachelor)

    California University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Scholarship Opportunity at School of Government and Public Service

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Economic Development (Graduate Certificate Program)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    Merrimack College 🇺🇸 North Andover, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (B.B.A.) 3

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (BA) (Major)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics (T; NT), Master of Arts, in:Finance and Economics

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

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  20. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECNS)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Education and Human Services (Undergraduate)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  22. Master

    Executive LL.M. in Taxation

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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