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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

    Economics (Master MA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Carroll College 🇺🇸 Helena, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics - Three-year Option, BBA (Bachelor's

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

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  7. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Law-ACES (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  8. Master

    Executive Taxation, Master of Taxation

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Extended Opportunities Program & Services (EOP&S) (Reedley College)

    State Center Community College District 🇺🇸 Fresno, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Food Service (Certificate)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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  11. Diploma

    Health Services Diploma

    Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa Campus 🇺🇸 Wauwatosa, United States

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  12. Minor

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (Minor)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  13. Master

    Taxation, Master of Science in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    Indiana University, Bloomington 🇺🇸 Bloomington, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    College of Business and Public Policy, University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics (M.S.) (Concentration)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Saint Martin's University 🇺🇸 Lacey, WA, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate minor)

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Family Financial Services, BS, Lima

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Taxation

    Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, 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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