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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. Master

    MA in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (MAE + PPS)

    Alliant International University 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  2. Major

    Managerial Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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  3. Research

    Outcomes and Health Services Research in Geriatrics

    Mount Sinai Medical Center 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD / MA - Economics

    West Virginia University - College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Morgantown, United States

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  6. Minor

    Political Economy (Minor)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Regional and International Development, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  8. Major

    Sociology: Social Justice & Inequality (Major)

    George Fox University 🇺🇸 Newberg, United States

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  9. Major

    Undecided in Health and Human Services (Major)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate of Completion (CC) in Human Services

    University of Hawaii Maui Community College 🇺🇸 Kahului, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  12. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Gonzaga University 🇺🇸 Spokane, WA, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics - Combined Majors: Economics and Geography and Environmental Planning

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

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

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  17. Master

    Food and Resource Economics (Masters)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  18. Graduate

    Health Services (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Human Development and Family Studies, B.S., Option: Life Span Human Services

    Pennsylvania State University-Altoona 🇺🇸 Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Human Services / Disability Studies

    Iowa Lakes Community College 🇺🇸 Estherville, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    HVAC (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Introduction to Macroeconomics (Study abroad)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, 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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