Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The doctoral program equips students for careers in academia, research, corporate sectors, and public service. It offers comprehensive training in both theoretical and practical economics, incorporating mainstream and alternative economic perspectives. The curriculum features advanced instruction in economic theory and quantitative techniques, along with diverse specialization options, focusing particularly on interdisciplinary topics like social disparity, international integration, and environmental sustainability. With around 30 enrolled Ph.D. candidates and 19 faculty members holding doctorates from prestigious U.S. and European institutions, the University of Utah's Economics Ph.D. program holds STEM designation.