PhD Economics at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

A fully funded, cohort-based doctoral programme at the Laramie campus. Students choose a research focus, work on faculty projects and teach undergraduate courses; areas include environmental, behavioural and experimental, development, energy, industrial organization and international trade economics.

Faculty: College of Business | Department: Department of Economics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Economic theory, econometrics, economic modelling, empirical analysis and electives.

Career pathways

Policy analyst, university professor, research economist, data scientist, quantitative analyst, economic consultant, government economist.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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