PhD Economics at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Economics at Iowa State provides advanced training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research, with emphasis on analytical rigor and empirical analysis. The department oversees PhD programs in both economics and agricultural economics.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Department of Economics | Intake: Fall (no spring or summer admission) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research. Doctoral learning goals include command of the economics literature, applying theory and empirical methods, and communicating research.

Career pathways

Academia, government, international organizations and the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: See instructions on this page Program Requires GRE: Yes (Ph.D Only) Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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