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    MS in Economics

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    Philadelphia, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $49,230.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    45
    Credits
    $78.00
    App fee

    MS in Economics at Drexel University is a 45-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $49,230 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Integrates training in core economics, quantitative methods including micro- and macroeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics, and policy analysis. Covers electives in areas such as managerial economics, public finance, game theory, and health economics.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Applicants are required to submit GRE or GMAT scores. Scores of more than five years old are not accepted.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Applicants are required to submit GRE or GMAT scores. Scores of more than five years old are not accepted.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min overall minimum TOEFL score of 90 (with a 22 or higher in Speaking and Listening)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.5 in Speaking and Listening)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $19,809.00
    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 MS in Economics at Drexel University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Economics at Drexel University is $49,230 across 45 required credits.
    Is MS in Economics at Drexel University online or in-person?
    MS in Economics at Drexel University is offered in-person.
    How long does MS in Economics at Drexel University take to complete?
    MS in Economics at Drexel University is structured around 18 months and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS in Economics at Drexel University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    Is MS in Economics at Drexel University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MS in Economics at Drexel University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.