DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Economics in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The economics doctoral program is perfect for those aspiring to teach at universities or conduct groundbreaking research. Our curriculum equips you for a fulfilling professional journey, combining theoretical studies with econometrics, with specializations in labor economics, public finance, and financial economics. Earning a Ph.D. in economics qualifies graduates to teach at universities and pursue innovative research across academia, government, and private industries. The program emphasizes rigorous coursework in economic theory and econometrics, with applied focus areas including labor economics, public finance, financial economics, and econometrics. Additional specializations may be available with approval from the graduate studies director, depending on student interest and faculty resources. The program also includes an econometrics and statistics track, allowing students to simultaneously earn an M.S. in Applied Probability and Statistics while completing their Ph.D. in Economics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt
Ideal applicants will have met the following minimum requirements.
Two semesters of Calculus (differentiation and integration)
One semester of Calculus based Probability and Statistics (Business Statistics courses are not sufficient)
Economics course work up through Intermediate level courses in Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
GRE Test
Quantitative: 155
Verbal: 145
Analytical Writing: 3.5
For non-English speakers, one of the following:
TOEFL: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Students are also required to submit strong reference letters from individuals with the ability to reliably evaluate the student's ability to perform well at the graduate level. Finally, students should submit a personal statement outlining their interest in Economics and highlight any other factors the committee should be aware of when reviewing the application.
Ideal applicants will have met the following minimum requirements.
Two semesters of Calculus (differentiation and integration)
One semester of Calculus based Probability and Statistics (Business Statistics courses are not sufficient)
Economics course work up through Intermediate level courses in Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
GRE Test
Quantitative: 155
Verbal: 145
Analytical Writing: 3.5
For non-English speakers, one of the following:
TOEFL: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Students are also required to submit strong reference letters from individuals with the ability to reliably evaluate the student's ability to perform well at the graduate level. Finally, students should submit a personal statement outlining their interest in Economics and highlight any other factors the committee should be aware of when reviewing the application.
Tuition
USD
18,180