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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

    Economics BBA

    University of Texas-Pan American, Business School 🇺🇸 Edinburg, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics minor

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

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  3. Minor

    Economics of Industrial Organization (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, (B.A.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Foreign Language and International Trade (Bachelor)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  7. Certificate

    LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES - Certificate - Online Learning

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Nashville 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  9. Major

    Programs, Services & Organizations (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Tax Preparation Specialist (Certificate)

    Southern Crescent Technical College | Flint River Campus 🇺🇸 Thomaston, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Women's Studies B.A., Social Sciences and Human Services, Baccalaureate

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan University Campuses 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    CEA Dublin, Ireland - Service Learning (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Course: Economics of Education

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Dual Degrees (The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  17. Graduate

    ECON 6303,International Economics and the Legal Environment (Graduate online course)

    Dallas Baptist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Economic Development,Certificate

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  20. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance (BBA)

    Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Nashville, 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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