
Ph.D. Program Description
The University of Maryland’s Department of Economics is ranked in the top 20 economics programs in the country in the most recent National Academy of Sciences study.

Prospective Ph.D. Student Information
We urge you to review the topics, questions, and answers by selecting from the choices below. Please look through all sections carefully before contacting our office.

Information for Current Ph.D. Students
If you are currently a student in the Ph.D. program, the following links provide information about different aspects and requirements of the Ph.D.

About Our Ph.D. Students
We are very proud of our Ph.D. program and the achievements of our students. Please find information about our students on the job market as well as information about past students here.

Job Market Candidates 2025-2026
Starting in October, you can find information about our students on the job market here:

Master of Science in Applied Economics
We offer our 10-course, 30-credit program in 2 different locations: downtown Washington, DC near DuPont Circle, and also in College Park on the main campus of the University of Maryland.