Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

The Ph.D. in economics at Syracuse is a research-oriented degree, designed for those who want to do applied economics in an academic setting, government, international agencies, independent research organizations or private businesses with a substantial research mission. The graduate programs reflect the department's focus on research in labor economics, public economics, international trade, urban economics and econometric theory. A distinguishing feature of the Ph.D. program is a tradition of providing close faculty guidance and support that helps students learn how to shape their work in ways that facilitate opportunities to present at professional conferences and publication of dissertation work in select peer-reviewed journals. Many Ph.D. students co-author some of their work with faculty advisors. Students choose their primary field from labor economics, international economics, public economics, urban economics, or econometrics. Students generally choose their second field from these areas as well.

Applications from all interested individuals are welcome. Current graduate students have varied undergraduate backgrounds, including economics, other social sciences, engineering and mathematics. An earned master's degree in economics is not required to enter the Ph.D. program. Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (admitted students must have official transcripts submitted from their degree-granting institution(s)) 3 letters of recommendation Resume or CV Personal statement GRE scores