PhD Economics (Economics and Finance) at Rice University

Programme overview

PhD Economics (Economics and Finance) is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Economics (School of Social Sciences). Students will learn the basic principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and how to apply those principles in studying economic phenomena and analyzing public policy issues. The degree totals 30 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Economics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

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Entry requirements

Preparation for PhD Program: Applicants to the PhD program should have a strong background in mathematics and statistics. All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Social Sciences: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuing doctoral Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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