PhD Agricultural Economics at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Agricultural Economics combines coursework with original research on agriculture, food systems, natural resources and rural development. It is aimed at students who want to apply economic analysis to global agricultural challenges.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Department: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Coursework and original doctoral research in applied economics.

Career pathways

University professor, researcher, or analyst in government agencies, think tanks, international organisations and private firms; also extension, teaching and management roles.

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Students entering the Ph.D. program are expected to have the following courses: at least a two-course calculus sequence, M.S. level microeconomic theory, M.S. level macroeconomic theory, and statistics theory. Some of these courses may be taken during the student’s first semester. Ph.D. students often start in our M.S. program. Those seeking a Ph.D. should contact the Director of Graduate Studies. In addition to the Graduate School's requirements, we require that applicants take the GRE. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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