Overview

The Economics program from Colorado State University prepares students for academic careers in the U.S. and around the world, as well as advanced assignments in government agencies and the private sector.

Key facts

Colorado State University’s doctoral program in economics has a national and international reputation of excellence in the fields of environmental economics, political economy, and regional economics. Our faculty and students are pluralists who specialize in a wide range of economic thought.

Our Ph.D. program prepares students for academic careers in the U.S. and around the world, as well as senior positions in government agencies and the private sector.

Recent PhD job placements include tenure-track faculty positions at California State University San Bernardino, Colorado College, Denison University, Monmouth University, Morehouse College, Pepperdine University, University of Denver, University of Texas Arlington, University of Utah and at a range of universities globally.

Recent public sector placements include the Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment among others.

In addition, our PhD graduates have gone on to post-doctoral scholar positions and senior research analyst positions in the private sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Economists

History of Economic Thought

Applied Econometrics

Macroeconomic Analysis

Microeconomic Analysis

Econometric Theory

Heterodox Approaches to Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 114 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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4.5

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General requirements

Non-refundable application fee
Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).
If the degree has been completed at the time of application and the transcripts do not show the degree and date awarded, a diploma must be submitted. Otherwise, you will find this requirement reflected as a required checklist item in your application, labeled “International University Leaving Certificate/Diploma.”
Transcripts of all collegiate work completed (official transcripts must be provided within your first semester before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Check with your department to determine if unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process).
Resume or curriculum vitae
Written statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Out-of-State

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14783 USD / year

≈ 14783 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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