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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.

121Bachelor's Degree
LU Loyola University Chicago logo
#254 in United States United States

Economics (BA)

Loyola University Chicago — The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Loyola University Chicago equips students with a solid foundation in economic theory, principles, and practices that are essential fo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
122Bachelor's Degree
LU Loyola University Chicago logo
#254 in United States United States

Economics (BBA)

Loyola University Chicago — The Bachelor's degree in Economics at Loyola University Chicago provides a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, policies, and practices. The course covers...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
124Bachelor's Degree
BU Baylor University logo
#255 in United States United States

Economics

Baylor University — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Baylor University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory, quantitative analysis, and real-world app...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
125Master's Degree
UW University of Wyoming logo
#258 in United States United States

Agricultural and Applied Economics

University of Wyoming — The Master's degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming provides a comprehensive understanding of the analytical tools and concepts essenti...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
126Bachelor's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics

New Mexico State University — The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics at New Mexico State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic principles that gove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
127Master's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics (M.S.)

New Mexico State University — The Master's degree in Agricultural Economics at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana provides students with an in-depth understanding of the economic principles that gov...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
128Master's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics (M.S.)

New Mexico State University — The Master of Science in Agricultural Economics at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad delves into the intricate relationship between agricultural practices and economic...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
129Bachelor's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Economics (BA)

New Mexico State University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Arts in Economics at New Mexico State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and analytical ski...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
130Bachelor's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Economics (BA)

New Mexico State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at New Mexico State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their applic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
131Master's Degree
UT The University of Texas at San Antonio logo
#271 in United States United States

Applied Demography

The University of Texas at San Antonio — The Master's Degree in Applied Demography at The University of Texas at San Antonio offers a comprehensive exploration of demographic methods, theory, and their applicati...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
132Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Maryland, Baltimore County logo
#273 in United States United States

Economics

University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and practice. Th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
133Master's Degree
UM University of Massachusetts Boston logo
#274 in United States United States

Applied Economics MA

University of Massachusetts Boston — The Applied Economics MA program at the University of Massachusetts-Boston prepares students to understand and analyze economic data in a practical context. Designed for...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
134Bachelor's Degree
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo
#284 in United States United States

Economics

Rochester Institute of Technology — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the Rochester Institute of Technology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and ana...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
136Master's Degree
CU The Catholic University of America logo
#288 in United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Applied Economics

The Catholic University of America — The Master of Applied Economics program at the Catholic University of America is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
137Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Economics

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
138Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Economics

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
140Bachelor's Degree
ND North Dakota State University logo
#302 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics

North Dakota State University — The Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics at North Dakota State University equips students with the economic principles and analytical skills necessary for addressi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
141Bachelor's Degree
ND North Dakota State University logo
#302 in United States United States

Agricultural Economics

North Dakota State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Economics at North Dakota State University provides students with an in-depth understanding of the economic principles that govern a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
142Bachelor's Degree
FA Florida Atlantic University logo
#307 in United States United States

Economics

Florida Atlantic University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at Florida Atlantic University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, concepts, and theories. Thi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
143Bachelor's Degree
MU Marymount University logo
#308 in United States United States

Economics

Marymount University — The Bachelor's degree in Economics at Marymount University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic theories, principles, and practices. The curri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
144Master's Degree
CS California State University, Fullerton logo
#310 in United States United States

Economics

California State University, Fullerton — The Master's in Economics at California State University-Fullerton offers an in-depth exploration of economic theories, quantitative methods, and real-world applications....

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics

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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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