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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

    Human Services Worker Certificate

    Cerro Coso Community College 🇺🇸 Ridgecrest, California, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Gender Analysis in Economics, Economics, CAS, Cert (G) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics: M.A., Ph.D.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Applied Economics: Health Services,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    College of Public Service (Scholarship)

    University of Houston | Dowtown 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Economics

    Eastern Mennonite University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, Lancaster (PA), United States

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  8. Master

    MS in Taxation for Working Professionals

    California State University, Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Majors)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Applied Economics: International,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  11. Scholarship

    DSS Award - Special Services Department (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  12. Research

    Health Services Research

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics (M.S.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  15. Minor

    Community Service Learning (Minor)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services

    University of Phoenix-Online Campus 🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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  17. Minor

    Community Service Learning, living learning center minor

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Academic Services

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (BA) (Major)

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Des Moines 🇺🇸 Urbandale, IA, United States

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  21. Master

    Financial Economics, (MS)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  22. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Hagerstown Campus 🇺🇸 Hagerstown, 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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