Georgia Tech’s STEM-certified Ph.D. in Economics prepares you to tackle today’s most pressing issues in renewable energy, climate change, healthcare, and inequality.
Our faculty and students analyze how reforestation impacts agriculture, rideshare services affect public transportation, and solar power influences energy consumption. We examine the effects of air pollution on education, economic integration on trade, and major policy changes on healthcare, education, and the economy.
Through rigorous research and data analysis, we deliver insights that help businesses, policymakers, government agencies, and nonprofits drive meaningful change.
"Imagine tackling big issues like poverty and climate change with the know-how to make a difference. You’ll be ready to ride the waves of rapid global changes and think like a true visionary, combining psychology, sociology, and politics into one awesome toolkit. Plus, this knowledge unlocks tons of exciting career paths and gives you the power to champion change."
— Marcie Xi Mao, Ph.D. Economics, 2020
Four Core Research Fields
Environmental Economics
Health Economics
Development Economics
International Trade
STEM-certified
degree program
Fully funded
offers unless otherwise funded by external sources
#1
Best Value Public University by Princeton Review and Niche and one of Forbes' New Ivies
On our 400-acre campus in the middle of Atlanta, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues pushing boundaries in engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, data science, renewable energy, and other emerging technological fields. We work and study in the economic and cultural hub of the Southeast, a city that is quickly developing a reputation for itself as an innovation leader in the U.S.
Graduates leave the program with in-demand skills in econometrics, causal inference, and applied microeconomics and go on to a wide range of careers in academia, government agencies, and private organizations.
The Ivan Allen College alumni community spans from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond, connecting you to a network of support around the globe.
Take the next step in your career and apply for your Ph.D. in Economics today!
The priority admissions deadline for the Ph.D. in Economics program is Jan. 1, and international students are encouraged to apply one month early. Apply here, or visit our FAQ page for more information.
