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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

    Associate in Science-College Transfer (AS) in Human Services

    University of Hawaii Maui Community College 🇺🇸 Kahului, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Services and Resources (for residents and fellows) (Graduate)

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Applied Economics: Law & Regulations,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    BA with a Major in Economics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Advanced Taxation (Graduate Certificate)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Aging Services Certificate, CB

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    St. Norbert College 🇺🇸 De Pere, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Albright College 🇺🇸 Reading, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Ph.D.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    BA, Economics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  12. Minor

    Applied Microeconomics (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (631500), MA, MSEcon, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  15. Minor

    Applied Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    International Political Economy

    Carthage College 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Science Degree)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  18. Fellowship

    Law and Economics Fellowship

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  19. Fellowship

    Sierra Health Services Nursing Fellowship

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics

    Swarthmore College 🇺🇸 Swarthmore, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Adrian College 🇺🇸 Adrian, United States

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  22. Minor

    Economics - Minor

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, 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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