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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

    Human Services (Online Bachelors)

    Southwestern Assemblies of God University 🇺🇸 Waxahachie, United States

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  2. Associate

    Human Services A.A.S. (Associate)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  3. Online programme

    Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services (Online Program)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Sales: Financial Services Focus (Certificate)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  6. Graduate

    School Counseling and School Psychology - Pupil Personnel Services Program (Graduate) (School of Education)

    Fresno Pacific University 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    College of Education and Human Services Undeclared (Undecided)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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  9. Other programmes

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

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Counseling and Human Services

    University of Scranton 🇺🇸 Scranton, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Course 14 - Economics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Business School 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics (Master Of Arts)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    International Economics (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Taxation

    Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business 🇺🇸 Waco, Texas, United States

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  16. Master

    MSc FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

    EDHEC Business School Nice 🇺🇸 Lille, Nice, Paris, London , Singapore, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Rural Human Services: Certificate (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  18. Graduate

    Supervisor of Pupil Services (Graduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Web Services (Certificate)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in International Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Certificate in Tax Program (Graduate LL.M. Degree Program)

    The University of Alabama School of Law 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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  22. Teacher training

    Disability Services, AAS: Educational Support Emphasis

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