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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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    Custom Language Services (Language Program)

    Monterey Institute of International Studies 🇺🇸 Monterey, United States

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  2. Teacher training

    Economic Education, Economics AREA OF CONCENTRATION

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (M,m) (Major)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Southwest Minnesota State University 🇺🇸 Marshall, MN, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Christendom College 🇺🇸 Front Royal, United States

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  8. Minor

    Financial Economics, Major, Minor

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Leisure, Youth and Human Services (EdD) - Please see Allied Health, Recreation, and Human Services (EdD)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  10. Major

    Philosophy, Politics & Economics (Major)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University Group 🇺🇸 United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services (College Of Sciences)

    Southern University, Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Customer Service (Certificate)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    ECO 204 Economics-Micro

    University of Wisconsin Colleges Online 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  19. Associate

    Financial Services AAS (Associate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Human Services (BHS) (Bachelor)

    University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

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  21. Associate

    Leisure Services-Professional (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics / Master of Planning (Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program and Master’s Program, Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, 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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