Overview

The Department of Economics at Iowa State University presents a unique tradition of excellence in graduate education, offering two master's programs and doctorate degrees in economics and agricultural economics.

All emphasize rigorous analysis and advance training in economic theory, econometrics, and several traditional and novel applied fields of inquiry.

Outcomes

Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in economics and an ability to critically evaluate it.
Articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to economic knowledge.
Effectively apply theory and qualitative and quantitative empirical methods to address research questions; understand how to acquire, analyze, and report data.
Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into existing knowledge in the discipline.
Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing.
Always conduct scholarship, whether independently or in teams, in ways that reflect ethical practice and professionalism.

Accreditation

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Thesis: The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 credits of formal coursework plus completion of a traditional master's thesis (maximum 6 credits) for a total of 30 credits.

Non-thesis: The non-thesis option requires 30 credits of formal coursework plus completion of a less formal research project called a creative component (2 credits) for a total of 32 credits.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Non-Thesis: 33 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 402 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume.

College transcripts.

Two letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose.

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Score for non-native English-speaking applicants.

GMAT/GRE: Not required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15511 USD / year

≈ 15511 USD / year
Out-of-State

14551 USD / year

≈ 14551 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5746 USD / year

≈ 5746 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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