Study Economics in the United States
650 programmes in economics at 227 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,664 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,096 USD and 45,330 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 441 | 26,096 USD | 31,664 USD | 45,330 USD |
| Master's | 119 | 23,130 USD | 29,786 USD | 35,544 USD |
| PhD | 38 | 26,149 USD | 30,441 USD | 35,940 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.
Universities for economics in the United States
- University of Georgia, Athens (37)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (16)
- Missouri State University (11)
- Weber State University (10)
- University of Kentucky (10)
- Washington State University (10)
- University of Maryland, College Park (9)
- Utah State University (9)
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA (9)
- Drexel University (8)
Study Economics in the United States: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in the United States?
- 650 economics programmes at 227 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,096 USD and 45,330 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (650 of 650).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 31 of the 650 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 29,786 USD per year, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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