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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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    Economics(ECON)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  2. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services - Associates Degree

    Creighton University 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Finance Economics (BS) Online

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Financial Services (Certificate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Food Service

    Hawai'i Community College 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    French (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    GLOBAL EDUCATION & SERVICES (Continuing Education)

    Fox Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Appleton,, United States

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    International Economics and Development

    Cato University 🇺🇸 Washington D.C, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Language and International Trade B.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Monetary Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University Executive Offices 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Public Policy and Social Services (Online Bachelors Course)

    University College, University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Veterans Services,Empire State College, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Human Services

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  17. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Gonzaga University, School of Business Administration 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics/Mathematics, BA

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate of Achievement) (Porterville College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services/ Clinical Counseling within Organizational Settings ( Evening & Weekend Program)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics B.A. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, 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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