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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 (B.A., minor)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

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

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Westminster College, Fulton 🇺🇸 Fulton, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    International Economics and Modern Languages (Undergraduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  7. Master

    M.S. in Taxation

    Philadelphia University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  8. Major

    Political Economy (Major)

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  9. Major

    Quantitative Economics (Major) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  10. Minor

    Services Science (Minor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate Human Services

    Indiana Wesleyan University - Ohio Region 🇺🇸 Independence, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts) (Bachelor's to Master's 5 Year Degree Program)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA) (Major)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (BS)

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

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Pomona College 🇺🇸 Claremont, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  19. Graduate

    Educational Specialist in Counseling Services (Graduate Program Counseling Services)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  20. Master

    Finance and Economics (Masters)

    EDHEC Business School Nice 🇺🇸 Lille, Nice, Paris, London , Singapore, United States

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  21. Associate

    Fire And Emergency Services (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Fire and Emergency Services, M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction (Bachelor)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, 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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