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17 Best Bachelor's Economics Universities in United States

University of California, Los Angeles leads the 17 Bachelor's Economics universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States). Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Los Angeles at #40 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

17 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Economics in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Economics in the United States?

17 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Economics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Economics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Economics online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Economics courses in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham, with 2, ahead of United States Air Force Academy (1).

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