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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. Undergraduate

    Financial Services (Undergraduate Program)

    Maryville University 🇺🇸 St Louis, Missouri, United States

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  2. Master

    Master of Arts in Intercultural Service

    Anderson University 🇺🇸 Anderson, United States

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  3. Certificate

    International Development, School of International Service, SIS, Cert (G) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. Associate

    Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services

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

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  6. Minor

    Economics, CAS, Minor

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  7. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University–Cedar Rapids 🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  9. Master

    Taxation, M.S.

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  10. Master

    International Service, School of International Service, SIS, MIS (Masters)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  12. Fellowship

    Emergency Medical Services (Fellowship)

    University of Virginia, School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Charlottesville, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Applied Economics: Financial,Buffalo, University at, Certificate

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

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  15. Minor

    Economic Analysis and Policy (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  16. Diploma

    Building Trades (Diploma)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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  17. Certificate

    International Economic Relations, Economics, CAS, Cert (G) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  18. Major

    Applied Exercise and Health (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics & Finance (Major)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  20. Research

    Health Services Research and Health Policy, , PhD

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  21. Research

    Indiana Consortium for Mental Health Services Research

    Indiana University, Bloomington 🇺🇸 Bloomington, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, 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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