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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. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BA, 120, Economics (Managerial Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Education - Secondary), Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  3. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics General Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Eastern Michigan University 🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Matanuska-Susitna College 🇺🇸 Palmer, Alaska, United States

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  10. Major

    Human Services: Advocacy (Major)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    International Economics and Finance

    The Catholic University of America 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Key Center for Service Learning (Interdepartmental Program)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  13. Major

    Predentistry (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Psychology - Human Services (Undergraduate Program)

    Bellarmine University 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Social Services (Bachelor)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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  17. Specialisation

    Specialization in Political Economy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  18. Major

    Community services (Major)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Disability Services, AAS

    Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Valdez, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics (M,m)

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, 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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