Country/Region
Student insights.
Featured universities.
There are numerous rankings of Economics Ph.D. programs available.
According to the 2017 rankings released by U.S. News and World Report , Iowa State University's graduate program in Economics was ranked 28th among public universities and tied for 53rd overall. This ranking was two slots higher than the previous ranking.
One recent assessment resulted from a comprehensive survey of doctoral programs undertaken by the National Research Council (“ A Data-Based Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States (2010) ”). The NRC’s program assessment methodology and results are somewhat complex, but one synthesis of their findings places our program within the top 30 Economics Ph.D. programs in the U.S .; and among the top 10 in public universities.
RePEc , sponsored by the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, is a comprehensive database of research papers in economics. The information in the database is used to rank the research productivity of registered authors based on a variety of metrics. Authors’ rankings, in turn, are used to rank the institutions with which they are affiliated for academic departments of both economics and agricultural economics .
Links to other rankings of graduate programs in economics are provided on the American Economic Association website .
By field of specialization, a ranking by econphd.net places our department 4th in the “subdiscipline” of Resource and Agricultural Economics. This subdiscipline is further partitioned according to JEL descriptors into two parts: Resource and Environmental Economics, in which we rank 8th; and Agricultural Economics, in which we rank 1st overall.
Edit subhead text.
Live the Longhorn Life
Explore housing and transportation options
Achieve career goals
Enter your paragraph text here.
The University of Texas at Austin offers the top-ranked doctoral program in economics in the state of Texas. Nationally, the ranking of the Economics Department has climbed steadily to become one of the top programs in the country. A variety of rankings now place the Department between the top 15 to the top 20 departments in the United States (Coupe, KMS, US New & World Report, Times of London).
The Department employs many renowned economists and offers an active, diverse research environment that includes seven weekly research seminars and access to unique data sets. The doctoral program trains students with a comprehensive set of core courses and field courses that feature cutting edge techniques for conducting economic research.
The dissertation phase of the program emphasizes consistent mentoring by faculty focused on preparing students for the job market. As a result, the department has placed students in a wide range of positions including top academic positions such as Columbia and Princeton, competitive government research positions and top private employers such as Analysis Group and Amazon.
The associated pages of this website provide a list of current students, a list of job market candidates, information on admissions, a list of department award winners, and our placement history. There are also several resources available including past comprehensive exams, dissertations, and a description of the student organization Economic Graduates Assembled (EGAD).
For a comprehensive discussion of the program, including degree requirements, available courses, program policies, and awards, please see the current Ph.D. Program Handbook Page .
Follow this link for the official 2022-23 Academic Calendar published by the Registrar.
Graduates have exceptional research training in economic theory and the quantitative tools required for innovative research on complex economic problems..
The purpose of the Ph.D. program in Economics is to educate scientists who will advance the frontiers of economic knowledge through research and teaching.
The program is designed to provide students with sound training in economic theory, and the quantitative tools required for innovative research on economic problems. Equally important, the program is structured to allow students both time and guidance for research activities.
The goal of the doctoral program in economics is to help students learn to do original, creative research. Unlike most graduate programs in economics, we have chosen not to impose rigid course requirements on students. Instead, we emphasize involving students in research early in their graduate careers. Students in the doctoral program in economics at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon take courses in order to learn the fundamental principles of economic theory underlying all areas of application, and to master the analytic and modeling techniques of the practicing research economist. In-depth knowledge of specialized areas is required as a by-product of research activity.
At the completion of the Ph.D. program in economics at the Tepper School, a student should have mastered the fundamental principles of economic theory and the quantitative tools required for basic and applied research. Additionally, the student should have attained a level of skill in research techniques which will serve as the basis for continued self-development.
Program details.
Popular undergraduate courses.
Upcoming open days.
Popular topics.
SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2025
Economists advise private businesses and government bodies on economic policies, through investigation and model-building. Studying economics will also teach you a wealth of transferable skills, such as IT literacy and strategic planning. Our Economics rankings show the best universities for Economics in the UK, including courses like Business Economics and International Economics. Using our Economics league table you can see which UK universities offer courses in Economics and see how they compare to each other based on what factors are important to you. You can filter our league tables by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to help you make the best decision for you.
The Clearing concierge has the answers
This table was first published on 14 May 2024.
Read the University and subject tables methodology to find out where the data comes from, how the tables are compiled and explanations of the measures used.
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table view. Maximum scores for the measures:
Overall score: maximum score of 1000
Entry standards: no maximum score
Student satisfaction: maximum score of 4
Research quality: maximum score of 4
Continuation: maximum score of 100
Graduate prospects – outcomes: maximum score of 100
Graduate prospects – on track: maximum score of 100
The following institutions have courses in this subject but insufficient data to be included in the ranking:
University group, choose a group.
Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.
Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.
Students are admitted to the program once per year for entry in the fall. The online application opens on September 15 and closes on December 15.
Our PhD graduates go on to teach in leading economics departments, business schools, and schools of public policy, or pursue influential careers with organizations and businesses around the world.
The econphd.net rankings are among the most substantial in scope (covering 63 journals over roughly ten years, 1993-2003) and they are unique in detail (the only consistent rankings at the subdiscipline level). Detail is very important: I cannot think of anyone other than a dean or head of department who should really care about a department's overall ranking. It is hoped that these rankings are particularly useful to prospective PhD applicants. They should also help publicize specialized expertise at smaller departments. Journal selection and quality-adjustment are based on the citation analysis by . : The new average productivity ranking is a "size-adjusted" version of the regular rankings. To calculate the "average equivalent papers" for a department, I rank its authors by individual scores and compute the average for the top 15. If a department has more than 15 authors, say 20, the remainder (5) is not counted in the ranking; if it has less than 15 authors, say 10, I effectively add (5) dummy authors with zero scores. Hence the ranking punishes departments whose publishing faculty falls short of a minimal critical size (in this case, fifteen). But, unlike the regular ranking, it does not punish departments further for being smaller than others. of how many authors embody it. Hence the regular subdiscipline rankings are most appropriate. : : This ranking deviates from many conventional ones in that an author's entire publication history is attributed to the current affiliation, rather than the affiliation at time of publication. Hence this ranking is not a measure of department productivity over a period of time. It is a measure of current faculty resources. Thanks to Prof. Thanasis Stengos for highlighting this difference. : In areas like finance, statistics within econometrics, and some others, there exist significant outlets besides the economics journals. Including these journals is not really feasible since they would dilute the rankings with articles that are not economics-related. On the other hand, we must keep in mind the limited meaning of the affected subdiscipline rankings and recognize that e.g. finance-intensive departments are effectively penalized in the overall rankings. Thanks to Prof. John Cochrane and others for commenting on missing journals. : One cannot look up every author's current affiliation; there are far too many. This ranking treats the affiliation listed first, in the most recent included publication, as current. (Even that involves much manual work to streamline alternate spellings and names of institutions, as well as identify colleges, schools and centers with their parents.) If an author has not published since moving to a new department, or has listed another department first, he or she is assigned incorrectly. One hopes that one error tends to cancel another, but this is not always the case.Please accept that, even if I become aware of an inaccurate affiliation assignment, it cannot be corrected for reasons of consistency, except in cases of genuine error within the methodology. |
|
back to econphd • net
The Ph.D. program is a full time program leading to a Doctoral Degree in Economics. Students specialize in various fields within Economics by enrolling in field courses and attending field specific lunches and seminars. Students gain economic breadth by taking additional distribution courses outside of their selected fields of interest.
Students are required to complete 1 quarter of teaching experience. Teaching experience includes teaching assistantships within the Economics department or another department .
135 units of full-tuition residency are required for PhD students. After that, a student should have completed all course work and must request Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) status.
1. core course requirement.
Required: Core Microeconomics (202-203-204) Core Macroeconomics (210-211-212) Econometrics (270-271-272). The Business School graduate microeconomics class series may be substituted for the Econ Micro Core. Students wishing to waive out of any of the first year core, based on previous coverage of at least 90% of the material, must submit a waiver request to the DGS at least two weeks prior to the start of the quarter. A separate waiver request must be submitted for each course you are requesting to waive. The waiver request must include a transcript and a syllabus from the prior course(s) taken.
Required: Two of the Following Fields Chosen as Major Fields (click on link for specific field requirements). Field sequences must be passed with an overall grade average of B or better. Individual courses require a letter grade of B- or better to pass unless otherwise noted.
Required: Four other graduate-level courses must be completed. One of these must be from the area of economic history (unless that field has already been selected above). These courses must be distributed in such a way that at least two fields not selected above are represented. Distribution courses must be passed with a grade of B or better.
Required: Three quarters of two different field seminars or six quarters of the same field seminar from the list below.
310: Macroeconomics |
315: Development |
325: Economic History |
335: Experimental/Behavioral |
341: Public/Environmental |
345: Labor |
355: Industrial Organization |
365: International Trade & Finance |
370: Econometrics |
391: Microeconomic Theory |
Getting Started
Academic Resources
Apply to EC
Visit Campus
Tuition & Financial Aid
Campus Life
Outcomes & Careers
Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
At Elmira, you’ll have opportunities that shape your future, raise your sights and equip you with targeted tools and skills to succeed in the professional world. Join a community that’s close-knit, fun-loving, and just the right amount of quirky.
Elmira College makes a private education more affordable than you realize, with a number of ways to get the financial assistance you may need. Our financial aid office can guide you through options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Elmira College includes meeting students from around the world, participating in Elmira traditions, completing community service projects, and hopping into a pickup kickball game.
Elmira College provides you with a foundation for future success.
The home of the three-time NCAA National Champion Elmira College Soaring Eagles.
Elmira College alumni stay connected and engaged with the College long after they graduate.
Gifts to Elmira College ensure excellent academic and co-curricular opportunities for generations of EC students.
Looking for a small, close-knit campus filled with incredible, hands-on learning opportunities? Our Admissions Office can help make Elmira College YOUR place.
Looking for registration deadlines, spring break or when grades are due? Our academic calendar has all of the important events for this academic year.
With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
The EC campus map can help you find your way around campus and find the best parking spot.
Check out our news section to learn about all that's going on at Elmira College.
Internal dashboard for EC news, events, resources, and more. Log-in required.
Explore More
Elmira College
The Washington Monthly released its national rankings on Monday, with Elmira College ranked at #11 out of 223 Best Bachelor’s Colleges in the nation.
Washington Monthy’s rankings specifically look at how well colleges recruit and graduate students of modest means, produce the scholarship and scholars that drive economic growth and human flourishing, and encourage students to be active citizens and serve their country.
According to the Washington Monthly website, “ We rank liberal arts colleges—four-year institutions that award almost exclusively bachelor’s degrees and that focus on arts and sciences rather than professional programs—based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research, and promoting public service.”
Helping EC perform well in the Washington Monthly’s rankings is a strong focus on community engagement and internship experiences. Undergraduate students are required to complete a set amount of community engagement hours and 97% of students complete at least one internship, both of which help build essential skills for career success. EC also places a high priority on research opportunities, with many faculty working closely with students on projects, often co-authoring research papers and co-presenting at national conferences.
Elmira College also launched its Soaring Eagles Take Flight initiative in 2023. In this program, EC covers out-of-pocket costs for undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for eligible incoming undergraduate New York State students.
“These rankings speak directly to the four-year cost and value of an Elmira College degree,” said Dennis Kelly, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Elmira College. “The professional pathways that EC has developed for students, combined with hands-on learning experiences, give them opportunities for graduate and career advancement, all while maintaining one of the most affordable undergraduate tuition prices of any four-year private college or university in the region.”
Share This Page
IMAGES
COMMENTS
University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA. #9 in Economics (tie) Save. 4.6. With a graduate degree in economics, students may find jobs as analysts and economists in the government ...
Program rankings. The following organizations rank graduate economics programs using various approaches: US News and World Report 2023 Best Economics Schools. US News and World Report Ranking of the Best Global Universities for Economics and Business. RePEc Ranking of Institutions. Tilburg University Top 100 Worldwide Economics Schools Research ...
Partly thanks to a perfect score for both academic and employer reputation, Harvard University is once again the best university in the world for studying economics. There's only one change in the top 10 universities for economics this year, with the University of Cambridge rising two places to 10th, overtaking Columbia University which slips ...
For Economics Departments, these are 2631 institutions ; Please note that rankings can depend on the number of registered authors in the respective institutions. Register at the RePEc Author Service to be counted. There are 8902 institutions with 69079 registered authors evaluated for all the rankings.
7.6K 12. Top universities for employment outcomes. Discover which universities come out on top for employment outcomes, according to the QS World University Rankings 2023. By Aisha Khan. Jul 09, 2024. 14.2K 19.
The most active forum for econ applicants is testmagic (graduate admissions, PhD economics, PhD business). Auto Admit and Princeton Review are worth a look. For those on the job market, ... But an update of the rankings is still on the cards for 2008, given the wide interest - I will seek funding to hire research assistants.
The rankings Top 25% US Economics Departments, all authors, all publication years. Rank Institution Score Authors Author shares; 1: Department of Economics, Harvard University. ... Department of Economics, Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) New York City, New York (USA) 134.37: 29: 14.99: 123:
18 Top Schools for a Doctorate in Economics. 1. University of Chicago. Chicago, IL. 43 Annual Graduates. Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in economics has to check out University of Chicago. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Discover 10 US universities with the highest proportions of international students. Aug 22, 2024. 171.7K 410. Find out which universities are the best in the world for Economics and Econometrics. in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
The Doctor of Economics (Doctor of Economics, Ph.D.) is an advanced, terminal degree representing the highest level of academic achievement in economics. It can open doors to research, teaching, and consulting opportunities in the field of economics and beyond. A doctorate program in Economics usually takes about 5 to 6 years to complete.
Durham, NC ·. Duke University ·. Graduate School. ·. 4 reviews. Current Master's student: My academic experience at Duke has been the most rewarding in my life. What makes Duke so great is the opportunity through the Sanford Policy School to exchange and engage ideas with professors and peers connected to my area of policy analysis.
The business and economics subject table uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields. The ranking assesses universities by their performance in the following disciplines: business and management, accounting and finance, and
University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA. #10 in Macroeconomics (tie) Earning a graduate degree in macroeconomics can give you a broad understanding of the economy, including behavior of ...
Economics Ph.D. program jumps 5 places in U.S. News Rankings. Posted by Elizabeth TeSelle on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Uncategorized.. The Vanderbilt Ph.D. program in Economics took a large leap this year in the U.S. News and World Report rankings-from 35th to 30th. This is a significant increase, which can be attributed to our fine placement record over the past few years.
There are numerous rankings of Economics Ph.D. programs available. U.S. News and World Report According to the 2017 rankings released by U.S. News and World Report, Iowa State University's graduate program in Economics was ranked 28th among public universities and tied for 53rd overall. This ranking was two slots higher than the previous ranking.
Nationally, the ranking of the Economics Department has climbed steadily to become one of the top programs in the country. A variety of rankings now place the Department between the top 15 to the top 20 departments in the United States (Coupe, KMS, US New & World Report, Times of London).
Why Study Economics in United States. Studying Economics in United States is a great choice, as there are 80 universities that offer PhD degrees on our portal. Over 957,000 international students choose United States for their studies, which suggests you'll enjoy a vibrant and culturally diverse learning experience and make friends from all ...
Students in the doctoral program in economics at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon take courses in order to learn the fundamental principles of economic theory underlying all areas of application, and to master the analytic and modeling techniques of the practicing research economist. In-depth knowledge of specialized areas is ...
SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2025. Economists advise private businesses and government bodies on economic policies, through investigation and model-building. Studying economics will also teach you a wealth of transferable skills, such as IT literacy and strategic planning. Our Economics. rankings show the best universities for Economics in the UK ...
PhD Program. Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field. Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and ...
Hence the regular subdiscipline rankings are most appropriate. Mar 26, 2006 update: Definitions of the two minor fields in the Economic History & Thought subdiscipline have changed, after repeated prompting from economic historians. Stephen Broadberry (Warwick) made the simple and effective suggestion to treat all N codes as one field (economic ...
Doctoral Program. The Ph.D. program is a full time program leading to a Doctoral Degree in Economics. Students specialize in various fields within Economics by enrolling in field courses and attending field specific lunches and seminars. Students gain economic breadth by taking additional distribution courses outside of their selected fields of ...
27.6K 87. Why Imperial College London is One of the UK…. In this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject, Imperial College London is ranked in the world's top 10 universities. Learn why Imperial College London is one of the UK's best universities. By Craig OCallaghan.
STEM majors lead the pack. Pay often more than doubles after 10 years. You don't need a graduate degree. For high school seniors and undecided college majors considering what they want to do for ...
The Washington Monthly released its national rankings on Monday, with Elmira College ranked at #11 out of 223 Best Bachelor's Colleges in the nation.. Washington Monthy's rankings specifically look at how well colleges recruit and graduate students of modest means, produce the scholarship and scholars that drive economic growth and human flourishing, and encourage students to be active ...
Discover where to study with the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020: Earth and Economics and Econometrics. The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact ( click here to read the full methodology). Use the interactive table below to filter the rankings by ...