MA in Economics- Health Economics in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

Students completing the Master of Arts in Economics will gain the expertise to pursue diverse analyst roles across both private and public sectors, which are seeing significant growth. The program especially prepares graduates for roles demanding strong modeling capabilities and hands-on experience with firm-level, industry-specific, or macroeconomic data analysis. A distinctive aspect is its three-course applied econometrics core, which focuses on practical modeling and data interpretation through case studies and projects. Participants develop proficiency with modern statistical tools and gain extensive experience handling various real-world datasets. Those focusing on health economics can specialize in this high-demand field, ideal for students passionate about healthcare policy. Graduates with this concentration not only earn strong credentials as analysts but also position themselves well for advanced doctoral studies, such as VCU's School of Medicine Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research.