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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

    Basic Emergency Medical Services Training (Certificate of Proficiency)

    Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus 🇺🇸 Ozark, Arkansas, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    CEA Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Community Development & Community Service Learning (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Sacred Heart University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Fontbonne University 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Human Services, BA

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    International Relations (BA) with an emphasis in Economics (Geneva only) (Undergraduate)

    Webster University North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Outreach/Public Service

    Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 🇺🇸 Hershey, United States

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  12. Research

    PhD in Health Systems and Services Research

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  13. Major

    Psychological Sciences (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Spanish (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  16. Scholarship

    Student Support Services Grant Aid (Scholarship)

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

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  17. Certificate

    Certificate of Completion (CC) in Human Services

    Hawai'i Community College 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    College of Health Sciences & Human Services

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  19. Minor

    Community Service & Policy (Minor)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Customer Service

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Economic Crime Investigation (Online Program)

    Champlain College 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    The College | The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, 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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