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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Department of Economics is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Economics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Economics | |
| (Certificate) | Environmental and resource economics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Varies Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24
Applied
19
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Winter deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | December 5th | December 5th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in economic course work and overall; course work in: calculus, intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, linear algebra |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
22
Total Graduate Students
36%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.55% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (68%)
Female (31%)
Faculty
19
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 5
Male (12)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | NAFTA, economies of transition, economics of Eastern Europe, artificial intelligence, comparative economic systems |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 443,749 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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