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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. Teacher training

    Principles of Macroeconomics, Honors Program in General Education, Advanced-level Seminars

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  2. Master

    Taxation,Old Westbury, State University College at, M.S.

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

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  3. Certificate

    Construction Technology - Building Trades Emphasis ( Certificates of Achievement (CA))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College-Tucson 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics B.A.

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  8. Master

    M.Ed. in Education Leadership, Joint Ed.d.Education Specialist, Moderate/Severe Level IPupil Personnel Services with specialization in School Psychology

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Taxation (Graduate)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  10. Teacher training

    Teacher Education Services

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

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate of Completion (CC) in Human Services

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Economic Justice (Certificate) (Undergraduate)

    Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics

    Whitman College 🇺🇸 Walla Walla, United States

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  15. Associate

    Economics (A.A. Pathway)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  17. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics, Technical Economics (Minor)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Financial Services (Bachelor)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  20. Associate

    Human Services A.A.S. (Associate)

    Westchester Community College 🇺🇸 Valhalla, United States

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  21. Minor

    Inequality and Society (Minor)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    International Economics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business Administration | Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, 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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