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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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Leisure, Youth and Human Services (EdD) - Please see Allied Health, Recreation, and Human Services (EdD)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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    Economics PhD

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy (Doctorate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Monetary Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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    Regional and International Development, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    PhD / MA - Economics

    West Virginia University - College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Morgantown, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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    Counseling and Human Development Services, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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    Health Services & Policy Analysis, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

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

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Doctor of Philosophy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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    Economics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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    PhD in Health Services (Online Doctoral Program)

    Walden University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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    Economics, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics and Public Policy (Tepper only, jointly with Heinz College)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    PhD in Economics

    Claremont Graduate University 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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    Resource Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, 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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