MA in Economics in Claremont United States | Claremont Graduate University

Pursuing an MA in Economics at CGU equips you with a robust economic foundation, access to innovative interdisciplinary research, and a focus on practical application, solution development, and policy influence.
This Economics MA program hones analytical abilities by building upon core economic principles and the latest empirical research breakthroughs. It encourages scholarly work rooted in real-world practice, employing scientific approaches to examine decision processes at both personal and collective scales. You'll investigate modern economic challenges and variations in human behavior and markets while working alongside leading academics shaping the discipline. The curriculum readies you to influence policy and enhance individual and societal welfare across diverse public and private sector roles. Alumni pursue varied professional trajectories, with some entering PhD programs elsewhere, while others assume roles as analysts, executives, and leaders in government agencies or corporate enterprises. Notably, one graduate attained the position of US Treasury Secretary.

Ranked 17th nationwide by TFE Times, our program stands out.
Gain hands-on experience through internships and research initiatives.
Our alumni secure positions at distinguished corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and governmental organizations.
The MA in Economics serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies at CGU or other universities.
Students may combine the MA in Economics with another CGU degree program, like a PhD in Psychology or Education, earning dual diplomas while sharing credits between programs to reduce total graduation requirements.
As a STEM-designated program, international F-1 visa students qualify for 36 months of OPT work authorization (including a 24-month STEM extension), enabling extended paid employment in the U.S. post-graduation.