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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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    CEA Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Community Development & Community Service Learning (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Lyon College 🇺🇸 Batesville, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  6. Teacher training

    German Studies(College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  7. Associate

    Human Services A.S. (Associate)

    Westchester Community College 🇺🇸 Valhalla, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Human Services, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  9. Minor

    International Development Economics-ACES (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  10. Minor

    International Trade & Development (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  11. Minor

    International Trade and Development (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University Online Programs 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  13. Certificate

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

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Credential, Pupil Personnel Services (PPSC)

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    ECN 2020H Prin of Microeconomics Honors (Honors)

    Nova Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Sellinger School of Business | Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics, MA

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Environment, Technology and Economy

    College Park Scholars - University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Human Services (Online Program)

    Ottawa University 🇺🇸 Ottawa, United States

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  22. Minor

    Managerial Economics (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, 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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