East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
MSU's Department of Economics offers a premier PhD program that consistently ranks among the top 25-35 economics departments nationwide. The 2016 IDEAS Research Papers in Economics (RePEC) ranked MSU as the 23rd best US economics program, while our 2006-2015 publication record placed us 29th in the Tilburg Rankings. Our program excels in specialized fields, with econometrics (12th), international trade (13th), public economics (22nd), and labor economics (23rd) earning particularly strong recognition in the 2016 RePEC rankings. We believe exceptional education stems from rigorous theoretical and econometric training combined with close faculty collaboration. To enhance these opportunities, we've implemented key improvements: boosting first-year funding, reducing TA workloads, expanding RA positions, maintaining intimate field course sizes, encouraging cohort collaboration, and replacing field exams with research milestones. Our graduates leave MSU equipped with vital research skills, methodologies, and professional connections for career success. Recent placements include academic positions at institutions like University of Louisville, UC Riverside, and UNC Chapel Hill, as well as roles with leading organizations such as the Census Bureau, USDA, Mathematica, Abt Associates, and Amazon.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Although we carefully review all applications in their entirety, our typical successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in mathematics by excelling in 8 or more undergraduate courses in mathematics (perhaps 3-4 semesters of calculus, 1-2 semesters of matrix algebra, 1-2 semesters of statistics, and 1-2 semesters of real analysis) and scoring above 164 on the quantitative portion of the GRE. The admissions committee also values applicants who have strong English ability (demonstrated on the GRE, TOEFL, and the application itself), solid research experience, and an overall strong academic record (demonstrated by overall GPA).
A complete electronic application form
GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing components). Scores must be reported by ETS using the following codes: Department 1801 and Institution 1465
Language scores for international students (TOEFL scores are strongly preferred). Scores must be reported by ETS using the following codes: Department 1801 and Institution 1465
3 letters of recommendation
An academic statement that explains how your academic training has prepared you to handle the rigors of a PhD program and how MSU's PhD program fits with your research interests
A personal statement that explains how your life experiences have prepared you to handle the rigors of a PhD program
Uploaded unofficial transcripts and mailed hard copy official transcripts sealed in their original envelop (see below for more detailed information)
Although we carefully review all applications in their entirety, our typical successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in mathematics by excelling in 8 or more undergraduate courses in mathematics (perhaps 3-4 semesters of calculus, 1-2 semesters of matrix algebra, 1-2 semesters of statistics, and 1-2 semesters of real analysis) and scoring above 164 on the quantitative portion of the GRE. The admissions committee also values applicants who have strong English ability (demonstrated on the GRE, TOEFL, and the application itself), solid research experience, and an overall strong academic record (demonstrated by overall GPA).
A complete electronic application form
GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing components). Scores must be reported by ETS using the following codes: Department 1801 and Institution 1465
Language scores for international students (TOEFL scores are strongly preferred). Scores must be reported by ETS using the following codes: Department 1801 and Institution 1465
3 letters of recommendation
An academic statement that explains how your academic training has prepared you to handle the rigors of a PhD program and how MSU's PhD program fits with your research interests
A personal statement that explains how your life experiences have prepared you to handle the rigors of a PhD program
Uploaded unofficial transcripts and mailed hard copy official transcripts sealed in their original envelop (see below for more detailed information)
Tuition
USD
30,663