Overview

The Economics PhD at Purdue University is well-suited for those interested in rigorous application of mathematical tools to better understand decisions made by individuals and firms, and to evaluate economic policies.

Features

By collaborating with renowned faculty in the areas of econometrics, experimental and behavioral economics, industrial organization, international trade, labor economics, macroeconomics, and public economics, our doctoral students go on to conduct frontier research at leading universities, shape public policy and influence business strategy.

Grounded in a strong methodological and quantitative orientation, our PhD program broadens students’ understanding of economic issues, provides an opportunity for individualized research and specialization, and sharpens critical thinking skills.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The graduate programs in Economics in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business have a strong quantitative and analytical orientation that provides students with cutting-edge research skills and a broad understanding of economic institutions.

The student-to-faculty ratio is low, ensuring personal attention from our committed faculty.

Students have access to state-of-the-art research tools, including the Vernon Smith Experimental Economics Laboratory and computational resources, so they can produce work on the research frontier.

Our students leverage these opportunities to find employment in research, teaching, business and government.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 116 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Recommendation Letters (2) (PhD and Master's Degree Only)

Academic Statement of Purpose

Personal History Statement

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41610 USD / year

≈ 41610 USD / year
Out-of-State

41210 USD / year

≈ 41210 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22408 USD / year

≈ 22408 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 USD / month

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