1. Iowa State University
  2. Program
  3. Phd
  4. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

Iowa State University

Program Overview

You can analyze the impact of payday loans, overpopulation, and stock market ups and downs. But you also know the tie between daylight savings time and fatal vehicle crashes. Economics has gone mainstream.If the Great Recession and crash of 2008 have taught us anything, it s that we need people around who know and understand what s happening in our economy.Beyond job opportunities in academia, you ll have the skills to pursue opportunities with governments, think tanks, and multinational businesses. A PhD in economics arms you with research, data modeling, and writing skills that make you competitive for academic opportunities...and beyond.

Program Key Stats

$31700 (Annual cost)
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Baccalaureate degree (or higher) earned from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, Official transcript, TOEFL IBT-79, IELTS-6.5

Career Options

  • Economic Adviser
  • Economic Analysis Director
  • Economic Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Economic Developer
  • Economic Development Coordinator
  • Economic Development Specialist
  • Economic Geographer
  • Economic History Teacher

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