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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. Minor

    Human Services (Minor)

    Notre Dame de Namur University 🇺🇸 Belmont, United States

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  2. Minor

    Minor in Recreation and Leisure Services

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  3. Certificate

    School Nutrition and Food Services, certificate

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  4. Online programme

    Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services (Online Degree)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  6. Major

    Early Childhood-Child and Family Services (Major)

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

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Economics (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  9. Specialisation

    Economía con especialización en aplicaciones financieras (Undergraduate)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  10. Master

    MS, Taxation

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Office of Retention Services

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

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  12. Master

    Peace Corps Applied Natural Resource Economics (Masters)

    Michigan Technological University, Business School 🇺🇸 Houghton, Michigan, United States

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  13. Major

    Recreation and Leisure Services (Major)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  15. Major

    Wine Studies: Wine Evaluation and Service (Major)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  16. Associate

    Youth Services Specialty - Associate of Applied Science

    Pima Community College 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  17. Master

    College Student Personnel Services - Master of Science (M.S.)

    Arkansas State University 🇺🇸 Jonesboro, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor Of Arts)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Mental Health Services

    Central Texas College 🇺🇸 Killeen, 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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