Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Georgia State University's economics doctoral program features world-class faculty and research centers, offering a groundbreaking curriculum focused on public policy and empirical analysis.
This cutting-edge Ph.D. program trains students in sophisticated econometrics and experimental techniques, demonstrating the interplay between economics and policy to prepare graduates for careers in research, academia, or both.
The challenging coursework integrates contemporary economic theory, analytical methods, research approaches, and empirical tools, preparing students to tackle modern complexities and train future public economics specialists.
Students can specialize in six economics areas: environmental, experimental, health, labor, public, and urban. The program requires one primary and one secondary focus area, with many students pursuing interdisciplinary research across multiple fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
Personal/Goal Statement: Two- to three-page typed statement of interest covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the Ph.D. in economics, including desired area of specialization, research interests and faculty with whom the applicant would like to work. Statement should discuss your reasons for applying to the doctoral program, expectations for completion of the coursework and dissertation, and prospective employment. Include special circumstances, if any, or other information not covered in the application you think would be helpful in evaluating your application. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Provide a complete, current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your academic, research, clinical and/or other relevant experiences.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Scores: Official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by Georgia State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
Review requirements for submitting transcripts here.
Personal/Goal Statement: Two- to three-page typed statement of interest covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the Ph.D. in economics, including desired area of specialization, research interests and faculty with whom the applicant would like to work. Statement should discuss your reasons for applying to the doctoral program, expectations for completion of the coursework and dissertation, and prospective employment. Include special circumstances, if any, or other information not covered in the application you think would be helpful in evaluating your application. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Provide a complete, current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your academic, research, clinical and/or other relevant experiences.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Scores: Official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by Georgia State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
Review requirements for submitting transcripts here.
Tuition
USD
24,246