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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

    Public Economics (Minor)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Public Service )

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Tools of the Trade

    Fashion Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Applied Economics (Graduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  6. Master

    Applied Economics,Buffalo State College, M.A.

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

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  7. Bachelor

    BS, Economics

    Grambling State University 🇺🇸 Grambling, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Human Services

    University of Hawaii Maui Community College 🇺🇸 Kahului, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  11. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    Bradley University 🇺🇸 Peoria, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Doctor of Philosophy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  13. Diploma

    Financial Services (Diploma)

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  15. Major

    Mathematical Economics (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  16. Associate

    Mental Health Services (Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Microeconomics (Online Program)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Notre Dame Law and Economics Program

    University of Notre Dame Law School 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  19. Major

    Public Health Promotion (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Rehabilitative Services (Undergraduate) (College of Education)

    East Stroudsburg State University 🇺🇸 East Stroudsburg, United States

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  21. Master

    Taxation (Masters)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Technical and Applied Studies (Nonprofit-Human Services), BTAS, Bachelor's, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University - Tuscarawas 🇺🇸 New Philadelphia, 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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