Study Economics in the United States
If you are looking to do your PhD degree in economics abroad, United States is a highly popular postgraduate study destination. With over 4,000 higher education institutions, the US offers a great number of doctoral programs in various economics research subjects. The USA is home to hundreds of world-leading universities, colleges and business schools like Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, The University of Chicago, Yale University, University of California, Berkeley, and Duke University. They all rank in the Top 10 of the Times Higher Education World Rankings for Economics. Other great economics departments are located at the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, New York University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California, Los Angeles, or Columbia University.
Every year the United States is attracting thousands of international postgraduate students with great quality higher education institutions and highest paying career opportunities. The American educational system offers comprehensive approach to postgraduate education, combining research opportunities and a great deal of teaching.
Pursue your research interests, be it economics theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, health economics, financial economics, behavioral economics, applied economics or development economics. Start your postgraduate training in the US and enjoy brilliant on-campus facilities and highly sociable student life.
Find your PhD program nowKey Information
• Academic year: August – May/June
• Study length: 4-6 years
• Type of degrees: Doctor of Philosopy (Ph.D or D.Phil.), Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
• Fees: between 28,000 USD and 40,000 USD/year (funding usually covers most or all costs)
• Scholarships: KC Mahindra Scholarships, Hsiao Economics Scholarships, Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Ritchie- Jennings Memorial Scholarship, scholarships from American universities
• Living costs: 1600 USD – 2800 USD
• Average starting salary: 148,000 USD for economists with a PhD degree (INOMICS Salary Report)
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