Overview

About Quantitative Economics at University of Pittsburgh

Equipped with a masters in economics degree, MQE graduates are employed as financial analysts, data scientists, economic analysts, investment analysts, and quantitative traders, to name just a few job titles, working with companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, FedEx, Lincoln Financial Group, and Moody's Analytics and with investment banks, consulting companies, and government agencies.

The MQE is an intensive 8-month STEM-designated professional degree program that will equip students with skills in:

economic modeling and intuition
data science and econometrics
analytic storytelling, communications, and professionalism

Careers

With a Master's degree in Economics you will:

Meet the employer's demand for well-rounded individuals who can bring economic insights and strategic thinking to data science.
Attain employment as financial analysts, data scientists, economic analysts, investment analysts, policy analysts, and quantitative traders. You will work with companies such as Booz, Allen, Hamilton, FedEx, Hitachi Vantara, Moody's Analytics, and with investment banks, consulting companies, and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individuals, Firms, and Markets

Incentives and Information

Global Economics and Finance

Evidence-Based Analysis in Labor, Public and Health Economics

Big Data and Forecasting in Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 398 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Three, 150 word statements to provide the admissions committee with a holistic impression of your unique characteristics and challenges and your intellectual and professional goals.

Two letters of recommendation with at least one being an academic reference.

Unofficial Transcripts with demonstrated mastery in Calculus I and a basic understanding of Economics. Applicants should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above. Applicants with under a 2.75 GPA will not be considered.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90, with a minimum score of 22 in each section

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61750 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61750 USD / year

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In-State

47036 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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About Quantitative Economics at University of Pittsburgh

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