Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Arts/ PhD in Economics in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
|
Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,016
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Department of Economics equips graduates to excel in academic, government, and private sector careers. Students pursuing Ph.D. or M.A. degrees undertake coursework in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics, pass three preliminary qualifying exams, and select two specialized study areas. Available specializations include: Econometrics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Experimental and Behavioral Economics, Labor Economics, Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, Microeconomic Theory, and Public Economics. Our renowned faculty members bring expertise across diverse disciplines, and we take pride in educating future economic leaders through our undergraduate and graduate programs. Our curriculum maintains an excellent reputation, remaining among the most sought-after majors at our institution. We emphasize rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods, preparing students to become tomorrow's economic leaders. Employers frequently commend our graduates for their capacity to implement economic principles in professional settings, particularly in finance, accounting, public policy, and various other sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose, Personal History and Diversity Statement, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (uploaded into online application)
Official GRE General Scores
All applicants are REQUIRED to upload a document showing the detail of their academic background, especially in the areas of Mathematics and Economic Theory. 
English Language Exam Scores for those applying to the Ph.D./M.A. (if applicable): TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) minimum total score of 100, or TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) total score of 600, or IELTS Overall Band score of 7, or Duolingo English Test total score of 130, or higher
Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.
Tuition
USD
14,016