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PhD in 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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    Economics (ECON), M.S., Ph.D.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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    Political Economy and Government, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Services (PhD)

    University of Virginia, School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Charlottesville, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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    Economics, Minor, BA, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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    Joint PhD Program in Financial Economics

    The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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    Doctoral Program (The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    ECONOMICS (PhD) (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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    Human Services Psychology, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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    Economics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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    Economics - M.A., Ph.D.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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    Economics (MA,PhD)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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    Economics (Ph.D. Program)

    Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, United States

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    Economics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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    Economics (Doctorate)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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PhD in Economics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 105 universities and colleges offer 160 PhD programmes in Economics. Popular study locations are Oakland, Lincoln, Clemson and Pittsburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: University of California, University of Nebraska - Lincoln and Clemson University.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Economics?

The directory lists 160 PhD programmes in Economics at 105 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Oakland, Lincoln and Clemson.

How long does a PhD in Economics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Economics in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of California, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Clemson University, Carnegie Mellon 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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