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    Master of Arts in Economics and Education

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    New York, USMAIn-person18 months
    $70,323.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    33
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 33-credit, 18-month, in-person MA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $70,323.

    About the program

    The 33-point program equips education professionals and policy-makers with skills to interpret and synthesize education-related research, design and implement educational policy, and assess policy consequences domestically and internationally. It builds technical competence in educational management and policy making tools and covers the global educational landscape including reform and financing.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: minimum 100 (tests before Jan 21 2026); minimum 5.0 (tests on/after Jan 21 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: minimum 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,512.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York is $70,323 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 18 months and 33 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Economics and Education at Columbia University in the City of New York: 12 months OPT (US)