PhD in Economics in Manhattan United States | Kansas State University

The Department of Economics provides graduate studies culminating in M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Students can finish the M.A. program within one to two years, while Ph.D. coursework typically takes three years. Earning a Ph.D. additionally involves passing preliminary exams and writing a dissertation. Our economics graduate program delivers rigorous training in macroeconomic principles, microeconomic theory, and quantitative methods. Students can learn from distinguished faculty specializing in diverse areas including development economics, econometrics, urban/regional economics, international economics, industrial organization, labor economics, and monetary theory/policy. The program also features advanced coursework and secondary field options in agricultural economics, computer science, finance, mathematics, political science, statistics, regional planning, and related fields.