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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. Certificate

    Construction Technology - Certificate#:#The Construction Technology certificate program enhances the skills learned in the helper certificate by providing more advanced training in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Industrial Electricity, Plumbing and Construction Technology trades and practices.

    Houston Community College 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  2. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics B.S. (ECLBS)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Economics Education Certification - Major

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, United States

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  6. Associate

    ECONOMICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    Education and Economics

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Environmental and Resource Economics (Bachelor)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  9. Teacher training

    Social Work Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program (SWRK PPSC) (Education)

    California State University, Sacramento 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics

    Trinity Christian College 🇺🇸 Palos Heights, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Niagara University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Fresno Pacific University 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  15. Foundation programme

    Economics Pre-Law

    Westminster College, Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Electrical Trades Certificate

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Mathematics - Economics (Undergraduate)

    Agnes Scott College 🇺🇸 Decatur, United States

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  18. Associate

    Social Services Technology (Associate)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Study Abroad in Economics

    W. Fielding Rubel School of Business 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Disability Policy and Services Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Post-baccalaureate credit certificate)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    University of Central Oklahoma 🇺🇸 Edmond, 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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