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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

    Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  2. Online programme

    Master of Science in Human Services (Online Degree)

    Kaplan University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  3. Teacher training

    Mathematics (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Online Human Services (Degree Completion Program)

    Quincy University 🇺🇸 Quincy, United States

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  6. Major

    Protective Services (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  7. Major

    Quantitative Economics (Major)

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  8. Associate

    Customer Service Associate

    Blackhawk Technical College 🇺🇸 Janesville, United States

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  9. Specialisation

    Economic Crime Investigation (Speciality)

    Champlain College 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics (ECON)

    Gavilan College 🇺🇸 Gilroy, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics and Statistics, (MS)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Financial Services Professional Certificate

    North Lake College 🇺🇸 Irving, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Human Service Studies

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  18. Major

    Law and Economics (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Twin Cities 🇺🇸 Eagan, United States

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  20. Minor

    Rehabilitation Services Minor

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  21. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

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

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  22. Master

    Early Childhood Services - Master of Science (M.S.)

    Arkansas State University 🇺🇸 Jonesboro, 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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