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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. Minor

    Economics Minor (Undergraduate)

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Education and Educational Services (Certificate)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  3. Master

    Executive Development for Public Service (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  4. Minor

    Human Services (Minor)

    Saint Paul's College 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Language and International Trade BA

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Taxation (Graduate)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  8. Associate

    Economics (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Westminster College, Fulton 🇺🇸 Fulton, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics (Study abroad)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics, Minor (Undergraduate Major)

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  17. Minor

    Energy, Environmental, and Mineral Economics Minor (ENNEC)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  18. Research

    HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND POLICY, PhD

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Ron Loveridge Program in Public Service Endowed Fund (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  20. Specialisation

    TRiO/Student Support Services (Speciality) (Special Program)

    Marian University 🇺🇸 Wisconsin, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Certificate in Emergency Medical Services (Professional Certificate at SCPS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  22. Diploma

    Child Care Services, Technical Diploma

    Lakeshore Technical College 🇺🇸 Cleveland, 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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