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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

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    West Virginia State University 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  2. Minor

    ECONOMICS EDUCATION, Major/Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  3. Minor

    Energy, Environmental, and Mineral Economics Minor (ENNEC)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  4. Associate

    Funeral Service (Associate Degree Program)

    Eastwick College 🇺🇸 Ramsey, New Jersey, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Human Service Systems, Advanced (Graduate Certificate)

    University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

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  7. Major

    International Political Economy and Development (Major)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  8. Specialisation

    Pupil Personnel Services with specialization in School Psychology

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Rehabilitative Services - Addictions Concentration - Bachelor of Science

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  10. Master

    Taxation (NT), Master of Taxation, in:Adkerson School of Accountancy

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Disability Services, AAS: Speech-Language Support Emphasis

    Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Valdez, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    Maryville College 🇺🇸 Maryville, Tennessee, United States

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  13. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics and Finance

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA (Bachelor's

    Kent State University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Energy/Environment/Economics (E3) (Interdisciplinary Program)

    Illinois Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Family Studies and Human Services (Bachelor)

    National Academic Advising Association 🇺🇸 Manhattan, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Human Development and Family Studies (Human Services Technology) for associate degree graduates, BS, Bachelor's, Kent, Salem

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  20. Certificate

    LGBT Human Services and Mental Health Certificate

    Alliant International University 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  21. Major

    Prepharmacy (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Wine Studies: Wine Evaluation and Service (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, 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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