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664 Best Economics & Public Policy Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 405 universities offer 664 Economics & Public Policy programs — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Cornell University, University of Chicago and Columbia University.

75Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

Economics

University of Hawaii at Hilo — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University of Hawaii at Hilo provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their applications....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
76Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Manoa logo
QS World #488 #114 in United States United States

Economics

University of Hawaii at Manoa — The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, analytical techniques,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
77Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

Economics

State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University at Buffalo provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their applications in real...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
78Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

Economics

State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the State University of New York at Buffalo equips students with a robust understanding of economic principles and a variety of anal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
79Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

Global Affairs

State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Global Affairs at the University at Buffalo is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations, global g...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
80Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

Global Affairs

State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Global Affairs at the State University of New York at Buffalo is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
81Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

International Studies

State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in International Studies at the University at Buffalo provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues, cultures, and societies...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
82Bachelor's Degree
MU Missouri University of Science and Technology logo
QS World #527 #123 in United States United States

Economics

Missouri University of Science and Technology — The Bachelor's degree in Economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
83Master's Degree
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

Master of International Affairs (MIA)

CUNY Baruch College — The Master of International Affairs (MIA) program at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is designed to equip students with critical knowledge and practical skills necessary fo...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
84Master's Degree
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

Master of International Affairs (MIA)

CUNY Baruch College — The Master of International Affairs (MIA) program at CUNY Baruch College offers an in-depth exploration of global issues, international relations, and policy formulation....

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
85Master's Degree
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

Online MPA Degree Program

CUNY Baruch College — The Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree Program at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is designed to equip aspiring public sector professionals with the essent...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
86Diploma
CB CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College logo
QS World #545 #127 in United States United States

Economics

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College — The Diploma in Economics at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of economic principles, quantitati...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
87PhD / Doctorate
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo
QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Economics

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD program in Economics at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration of economic theory and its practical applications. This program...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Economics & Public Policy
88Bachelor's Degree
CM CUNY Macauly Honors College logo
QS World #545 #141 in United States United States

Economics

CUNY Macauly Honors College — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at CUNY Macaulay Honors College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and its application to real-wor...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
90Bachelor's Degree
NU Northwestern University logo
#164 in United States United States

Economics

Northwestern University — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Northwestern University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories, mathematical frameworks, and stat...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
91Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Economics

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and real-world application...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics
92Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Economics

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and their application...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics
93Bachelor's Degree
WS Wayne State University logo
#181 in United States United States

Economics

Wayne State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Wayne State University delves into the fundamental principles of economics, preparing students to understand and analyze economic mo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
94PhD / Doctorate
UK University of Kentucky logo
#182 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics

University of Kentucky — The PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive exploration of the economic principles that govern the agricultural sector. This pr...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Economics & Public Policy
95Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Missouri logo
#187 in United States United States

Economics

University of Missouri — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University of Missouri offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their applications in the real world. This...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
96Program
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo
#188 in United States Columbia, Missouri, United States

American Constitutional Democracy

University of Missouri-Columbia — Overview of American Constitutional DemocracyThe American Constitutional Democracy degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia provides an in-depth exploration of the f...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy

Related subjects

How these courses are ranked

43 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #548 (Lehigh University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Washington is cited most (98,078,141 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 473 bachelor's, 69 master's, 15 professional and 14 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Economics & Public Policy (638), Economics (19), Public Policy (5) and Applied Economics (2). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 24 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Institute for World Politics offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Economics & Public Policy in the United States?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Columbia University (QS World #14) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Economics & Public Policy in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy online with a university in the United States?

24 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in the United States?

Institute for World Politics, with 14, ahead of Metropolitan State College of Denver (8).

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