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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

    Rehabilitation Services, B.S.

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  2. Master

    Taxation, MS

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

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics (EC)

    Lake Erie College 🇺🇸 Painesville, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Louisville, Business School 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics BA/BS (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  8. Major

    Health Services (Major)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  9. Major

    Human services - sociology (Major)

    Friends University 🇺🇸 Wichita, United States

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  10. Major

    International Political Economy (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    JD/MTax

    The Baylor University School of Law 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  12. Major

    Managerial Economics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (Doctorate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  15. Major

    Rehabilitation Services (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  16. Teacher training

    Social Science (College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Social Work Services (Pediatric Specialty)

    Cooper University Hospital 🇺🇸 Camden, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Clinical or Rehabilitative Services: Orientation and Mobility (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Community Mental Health Services (Occupational Endorsement)

    University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

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  20. Minor

    Energy, Environmental, and Mineral Economics Minor (ENNEC)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  21. Teacher training

    Home Economics Teacher Education (Voc.)

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  22. Major

    Human Services (Evening Degree Major)

    Notre Dame de Namur University 🇺🇸 Belmont, 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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