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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. Bachelor

    Health Services, BA or BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Bethel University 🇺🇸 McKenzie,Ashland City, Dyersburg, Germantown, Lexington, Murfreesboro, Union City, Waynesboro, United States

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  3. Major

    Human services - psychology (Major)

    Friends University 🇺🇸 Wichita, United States

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  4. Associate

    Human Services, AA (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  6. Graduate

    International Political Economy & Development (Graduate)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Tax Certificate

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Taxation (Online Program)

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    George Fox University 🇺🇸 Newberg, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics MS

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, United States

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  12. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services Technology, ATS, Associate, Trumbull

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  13. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  15. Associate

    Human Services Technology, AAS, Associate, Ashtabula, Salem

    Kent State University - Ashtabula 🇺🇸 Ashtabula, United States

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  16. Master

    International and Development Economics, Master of Arts

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  17. Major

    Political Economy (Major)

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

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  18. Certificate

    Tax (Certificate)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Seidman College of Business Management 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, 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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