Graduate Programs

Jump-start your career in one of the best programs in the world.

A Uniquely Rich Experience

With the academic resources and research expertise of economics faculty in two colleges — the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Poole College of Management — our graduate students experience uniquely rich research and learning, preparing them for leadership in today’s dynamic, global marketplace. It’s not surprising we consistently place graduates as professors in these fields at major land-grant universities and research institutions.

You can also pursue a Master of Science in economics or a Master of Economics. For currently enrolled undergraduate students, we offer the accelerated bachelor’s-master’s degree program.

Accelerated BA/MA

The Accelerated BA/MA degree program in economics gives exceptional undergraduate economics students the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at an accelerated pace by double-counting up to 12 credits toward a thesis or non-thesis Master’s degree.

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Master’s Degrees

The master’s degree programs can be tailored to each students’ research interests and career goals. Students choose a terminal master’s track or a PhD-prep track and can choose between a research project culminating in a thesis (MS) or coursework only (MR). Attending full-time or part-time is an option, and many courses are available online.

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Doctoral Program

The Ph.D. program is consistently ranked in the top 5 agricultural and resource economics programs. Faculty collaborate to offer a quantitatively rigorous program that prepares graduates for work in academia, research, government, and private industry. Students complete 36 hours of coursework and 36 hours of dissertation research.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Assistantships and Fellowships

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Graduate Student Spotlight

A graduate of the NC State Master of Economics program, Laura Schumacher used her passion for climate change solutions to excel in her studies. She also took advantage of opportunities to collaborate with faculty, most notably on a project with Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Heidi Schweizer.

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Trusted by Employers

Having built trust in the industry, we promote our Ph.D. job market candidates for prospective employers to ensure our top talent reach their full potential.

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We boast a strong track record of placing alumni as professors at major land-grant schools as well as helping graduates land prominent positions in the industry.

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Society-Relevant Research

Recognized as a premier graduate program globally, we have a solid reputation that stands on the high quality of our research.

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Contact Us

For more information on our graduate programs, please contact:

Umut Dur
Graduate Program Director
economics-dgp@ncsu.edu

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