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Georgia State University
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of Economics is located in Atlanta, GA.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Urban and regional economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Public finance | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Experimental economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Labor economics | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Policy |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
204
Applied
102
Accepted
37
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
124
Total Graduate Students
11%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11.29% |
| White or Caucasian | 29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.23% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (64%)
Female (35%)
Faculty
26
Total faculty
Full-time - 26
Part-time - 0
Male (22)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Public, experimental, urban/environmental, labor, and health economics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302
United States
Contact
Dr. Rusty Tchernis
Director of the Doctoral Program
Email: rtchernis@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-0154
Fax: 404-413-0145
Director of the Doctoral Program
Email: rtchernis@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-0154
Fax: 404-413-0145