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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. Master

    Human Services Counseling, Non-Clinical (Online Masters)

    Southwestern Assemblies of God University 🇺🇸 Waxahachie, United States

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  2. Minor

    Human Services Minor

    Fisher College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  3. Associate

    Industrial Trades Technology, ATS, Associate, Trumbull

    Kent State University - Trumbull 🇺🇸 Warren, United States

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  4. Master

    Master of Science in Applied Economics

    Washington State University - School of Economic Sciences 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  6. Minor

    Microeconomy (Minor)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  7. Major

    Resource Economics (Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  8. Minor

    Service Learning (Minor)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Tax Law ( Certification)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Taxation (MTax)

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

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  11. Certificate

    Taxation Graduate Certificate

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Boat Manufacture and Service (Certificate)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Costa Rica Service Learning: Team 1B (Faculty-led) (Study abroad)

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    National-Louis University 🇺🇸 Chicago, Evanston, Elgin, Milwaukee, Lisle, Skokie, Beloit, Wheeling, Tampa, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Human Services (Graduate Certificate)

    Bowie State University 🇺🇸 Bowie, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Institutions, Macroeconomics, and the Global Economy (IMaGE)

    Harvard Business School 🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Juris Doctor JD - and - Taxation LLM (Double degree programme)

    University of Denver Graduate Studies 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  20. Master

    Master of Science in Applied Economics (Online)

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Program in Political Economy (PhD in Government)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  22. Major

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (Major)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, 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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