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The Economics Department's MA program holds STEM designation, delivering a challenging curriculum with comprehensive quantitative economics training. Our graduates consistently succeed in gaining admission to elite PhD programs and securing positions demanding expertise in economic analysis, econometrics, and data science. With personalized mentorship and academic guidance, students are supported in reaching their educational and career objectives. This commitment to excellence has established our program among America's premier terminal master's degrees in Economics at a world-renowned university. Additionally, Austin stands unmatched as an ideal location for graduate student living.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination