Universities in the United States
38 PhD Programs in Economics in the United States
- programs
- 38 programs
- universities
- 28 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 30,441 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Economics in the United States and Doctorate in Economics in the United States.
United States has 38 phd programs in economics open to international students, at 28 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 30,441 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 26,149 USD and 35,940 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programs
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Top universities for Economics in the United States
Ranked by how many economics programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- University of Georgia, Athens (3)
- West Virginia University (2)
- University of Florida (2)
- University of Maryland, College Park (2)
- University of Missouri, Columbia (2)
- Washington State University (2)
- University of Kentucky (2)
- University of Minnesota (2)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
January intake in the United States
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Economics, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Economics, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Health Economics — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Economics in the United States: common questions
- How many economics programs are there in the United States?
- 38 economics phd programs at 28 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in economics in the United States is 30,441 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 26,149 USD and 35,940 USD a year.
- Can I study economics in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (38 of 38).
- Are any of these economics programs available online?
- 1 of the 38 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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