Master’s admissions deadline: The priority admissions deadline for the M.S. in Economics program is Feb. 1. All applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling and space-available admissions basis through Apr. 1 of each year.
Ph.D. admissions deadline: The admissions deadline for the Ph.D. in Economics program is Jan. 1. International students are encouraged to apply one month early.
Application Requirements
To apply to the Georgia Tech Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, all applicants must submit:
- The online Graduate Studies application
- GRE Test Scores (required for Ph.D. applicants only)
- TOEFL scores (required for international students only)
- Official transcripts for all universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation (not required for existing Georgia Tech students)
You can submit your application on the Georgia Tech Graduate Admissions website and check its status there throughout the process. You can also visit the application instructions page for more detailed information. Many students can also qualify for an application fee waiver.
Our admissions committee looks at all aspects of the application to determine an admissions decision. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. The GRE is required for Ph.D. applications and optional for M.S. students, but international M.S. applicants are strongly encouraged to include it. We review applications as students apply and admit cohorts for the Fall semester every year.
TOEFL Requirements
Required for international applicants only.
- Institute Code: R5248
- Department Code: 84
- Minimum Score Required:
- Paper-Based: 577
- Internet-Based: ≥ 90 (each section must score 19 or higher)
GRE Requirements
Required for Ph.D. applicants only.
- Institute Code: R5248
- Department Code: 4301
- Requirements: General Test
Tuition and Financial Support
Georgia Tech is ranked as a best-value public university in the U.S. When adjusted for inflation, tuition for in-state, out-of-state, and international students is lower than it was five years ago.
For an up-to-date list of fees and tuition, please visit the Office of the Bursar. Fee rates are found near the top of the page under Graduate Rates — Atlanta Campus, Master's and Ph.D. candidates. The program does not charge differential tuition and is therefore not listed separately.
International students should refer to the Office of International Education for the estimated cost of attendance that must be demonstrated to be eligible for an I-20 or DS-2019 immigration form.
Master’s Costs and Funding
As of Fall 2024, students completing the master’s in economics in two semesters will pay $14,416 (in-state) and $30, 598 (out-of-state).
We make evert effort to connect you with opportunities for paid work, including teaching, assisting with research and administrative tasks, or other on and off-campus jobs. Please note that these are not salaried positions with tuition waivers.
We also provide a few out-of-state waivers, which enable students without Georgia residency to pay in-state tuition rates. Master’s students may also take courses part-time to facilitate outside full-time employment.
Additional financial support and resources include:
Ph.D. Costs and Funding
Applying to the Ph.D. program automatically earns you consideration for any graduate assistantships, student work, or other funding opportunities we have available. All of our offers are fully funded unless you are otherwise funded by external sources.
Most full-time Ph.D. students in economics are supported by teaching or research assistantships. Both forms of support cover resident tuition and most fees and provide a base stipend of $2,525 per month for fall and spring semesters in return for approximately 20 hours per week of work. You may also receive summer funding in the form of an assistantship for up to $2,525 per month.
In addition, a select number of entering and continuing students receive fellowships that increase their financial support beyond the base stipend. The terms and conditions of these fellowships vary. Some supplement assistantships, while others release the student from assistantship duties for one or more years.
The continuation of financial support beyond the first year of studies is contingent on performance and availability of funds.
Additional financial support and resources include:
