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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

    Social Services (Minor)

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    substance abuse services (Associate, Bachelor’s)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Basic Tax (Certificate) (Online Certificate)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Northern Kentucky 🇺🇸 Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Course: Austrian Economics: An Introduction

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  7. Certificate

    Disability Services Certificate

    Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Valdez, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics, BA (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Food Service Operations (Certificate)

    Kingsborough Community College 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES (Continuing Education)

    Fox Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Appleton,, United States

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  12. Associate

    Human Services - Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (Associate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  13. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics (ILADES)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services (Graduate Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  16. Major

    Mentoring & Study Skills Services (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  17. Scholarship

    Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

    University of Bridgeport 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  18. Scholarship

    Scholarships with a Service Commitment

    Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 🇺🇸 Hershey, United States

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  19. Graduate

    Secondary Education - Economics (Graduate)

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Special Services (Bachelor)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  21. Master

    Tax Law (LL.M.)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    B.A. Human Services

    City University of Seattle 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, 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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