Ph.D. in Economics Graduate Admissions Profile.
To determine if your department requires a GRE subject test score, see the department listing in the Departments and Programs section of The Graduate School website. Notes Be sure to take the GRE in time for official scores to reach The Graduate School by the application deadline.
Graduate Program Our department offers a Ph.D. degree in Economics. On this website you will find a complete listing of our core program requirements, field options, areas of faculty research, and a listing of current Ph.D. students. We also have an excellent record at placing our graduate students in very competitive research, teaching and non-teaching.
The Graduate School Old Chemistry Building, room 313 415 Chapel Drive, Box 90065 Durham, NC 27708. Tel: (919) 681-3257.
Frequently Asked Questions. . No, we do not offer a terminal MA degree in Economics. You can only apply to the PhD program and then add the MA as an additional degree once enrolled in the PhD program.. Do you have a minimum GRE score? No.
Are GRE scores required? Yes, we require scores for the GRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical tests. Do you require official test scores? Official scores are now submitted to the department electronically by ETS; however, you should self-report your scores on the online application for informational purposes. GRE scores are acceptable for five years after the test date.
How do I know if my GRE scores are high enough? The Department of Economics PhD Program accepts the GRE General Test, which is composed of verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. We accept the internet, computer and paper based tests.
But econ phd program are easier to get in than finance, right? With a score of 163, which schools shall I realistically aim for? In Econ I've seen people get to Tilburg and UNC with such scores. In general I think that if the rest of the application is competitive you can make realistic attempts to get in top 30-50 univs.