Overview

The University at Albany doctoral program in Economics balances a rigorous core curriculum with deep specialization.

You'll focus on at least two concentrations, which give you a close view of the most relevant topics in modern economics. You'll finish the program with faculty-supervised dissertation research, drawing on professors' knowledge to pursue your chosen subject within the field.

Career Outcomes

The UAlbany PhD in Economics program prepares you to confidently pursue a career as a professional economist. Other potential job titles include:

Tenure-track faculty at international universities and colleges
Research economist with public-sector agencies, governmental and international
Private-sector economist and advisor positions in banking, communications, health care, consulting and finance

Programme Structure

Concentrations available include:

advanced macroeconomics
advanced microeconomics
econometrics
health economics
industrial organization
international economics
labor and income distribution
public economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 115 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

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Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE

Each application is evaluated on its individual merits by the Economics Department. The applicant's academic record, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores all weigh heavily in the decision.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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