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.

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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.

The Economics Department, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and the University of Maryland have many resources available to graduate 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.

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.

You can find information about our students on the job market for 2023-2024 here.