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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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    Rehabilitative Services

    Indiana Tech 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, Indianapolis,Elkhart, United States

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    AS in Human Services

    Florida SouthWestern State College 🇺🇸 Fort Myers, United States, United States

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    ECONOMICS

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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    Economics (Major)

    University of Hartford 🇺🇸 West Hartford, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Human Services (College of Leadership and Public Service)

    Dakota Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Mitchell, United States

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    Human Services (Undergraduate Major)

    Letourneau University 🇺🇸 Longview, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    International Economics (Bachelor)

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  11. Master

    Master of Science in Foreign Service/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Economics (B.S. in Mathematics)

    Auburn University at Montgomery 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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    PhD in Economics

    Claremont Graduate University 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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    Prelaw (Major) (Protective Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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    Preoccupational Therapy (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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    Public Service (B.A.)

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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    Pupil Personnel Services Credential

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, United States

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    Social Services (Major)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  20. Bachelor

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

    Kent State University - Trumbull 🇺🇸 Warren, United States

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    United States Foreign Policy, School of International Service, SIS, Cert (G) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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    Bachelor of Science in Developmental Economics/Systems

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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