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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. Undergraduate

    Economics (LAS) (Undergraduate)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics - Combined Majors: Economics and Mathematics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Economics 3563: International Trade (3 s.h.) Fall/Spring (Study abroad)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics, Economics, graduate Major

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Human Services: Promoter Education & Employment Project (Certificate)

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Leadership in Counseling-Related Services (Graduate Program Organizational Leaders)

    Rider University 🇺🇸 Lawrenceville, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics (MS)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    St. Thomas Aquinas College 🇺🇸 Sparkill, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics of Decision Making (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  16. Master

    Economics, Dual Master of Economics / Mathematics (M.A., M.S.)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  17. Minor

    Environmental Economics (Minor)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  18. Master

    Joint JD/Tax LLM

    Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law 🇺🇸 St. Louis, MO, United States

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  19. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  20. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services ( Evening & Weekend Program)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Philosophy, Politics, & Economics

    Denison University 🇺🇸 Granville, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, 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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