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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. Minor

    Minor in Economics (Undergraduate Minors)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  2. Major

    Political Economy (Major)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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  3. Graduate

    Political Economy and Government (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  4. Major

    Community Service (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Counseling and Human Development Services, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  7. Major

    Developmental and Family Science (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Economics (Transfer Program)

    University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie 🇺🇸 Salkehatchie, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics M.A. (Online)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Financial Services

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Human Services (Online Program)

    Indiana Wesleyan University - Ohio Region 🇺🇸 Independence, United States

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  13. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation

    Gonzaga University, School of Business Administration 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  15. Minor

    Regional Economic Development Interdisciplinary Minor

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  16. Master

    School Counseling Services CAS, MS

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Speech and Hearing Services (Audiology) (Adult Specialty)

    Cooper University Hospital 🇺🇸 Camden, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Tax Law & Policy (Program)

    University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  19. Master

    Taxation (code 79232), M.S.

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

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  20. Certificate

    Taxation (Graduate) ((Certificates))

    American University - Kogod School of Business 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Economics

    Casper College 🇺🇸 Casper, United States

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  22. Associate

    Economics (Associate Major)

    Thomas More College 🇺🇸 Crestview Hills, Kentucky, 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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