Economics (M.A.)

Apply economic reasoning to policy, strategy and leadership through a versatile degree you can shape around your goals. The program is broad and flexible, allowing you to customize your coursework for careers in banking, government or preparation for further study.

*Total cost and time to complete the program varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.

Program Highlights

• Customize your coursework with 18 credits of electives.
• Connect core economic theory to your area of interest, like labor, development, household finance, public policy or environmental economics.
• Complete the program in as few as three semesters.
• Enter from a non-economics background and tailor coursework to your experience.

Program Requirements

To earn the M.A. in economics, you must complete 30 credits of approved coursework. You’ll work closely with the program director to map out a plan of study that fits your goals and schedule. Throughout the program, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain in good academic standing.

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit this degree’s program page in UD’s course catalog.

Career Opportunities

We have excellent success in placing our graduates in professional positions where employers value their experience and skills. The Lerner Career Services maintains job listings, coordinates job fairs, student recruitment programs, and provides career planning and placement assistance. The economics faculty also provides job interview coaching and guidance.

Lerner Graduate Success

After graduation in 2025, 91% of masters-level students were employed (earning an average salary of $88,005). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.

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