Study Economics in North America
758 programmes in economics at 268 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,306 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 22,983 USD and 43,001 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 499 | 22,983 USD | 29,306 USD | 43,001 USD |
| Master's | 145 | 18,201 USD | 26,332 USD | 33,336 USD |
| PhD | 49 | 20,699 USD | 29,122 USD | 35,459 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within economics
Economics 757 Economics and Finance 1
Universities for economics in North America
- University of Georgia, Athens (37)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (16)
- Missouri State University (11)
- Laval University, Quebec City (10)
- Washington State University (10)
- University of Kentucky (10)
- Weber State University (10)
- Utah State University (9)
- University of Maryland, College Park (9)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (9)
Study Economics in North America: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in North America?
- 758 economics programmes at 268 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in North America is 29,306 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,983 USD and 43,001 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (758 of 758).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 34 of the 758 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in North America?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 26,332 USD per year, against 29,306 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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