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    MA in Economics

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    Baltimore, USMAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $133,340.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    46
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University is a 46-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Baltimore, US. Tuition is $133,340 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year program focusing on core microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, econometrics, and statistical inference in the first year, with customizable electives in the second year covering areas such as healthcare, international trade, labor, and finance.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE scores (no minimum stated; admitted students nearly always have very high quantitative GRE scores)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum score of 100 (internet-based), 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min bandscore of 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    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 MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University is $133,340 across 46 required credits.
    Is MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University online or in-person?
    MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University take to complete?
    MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University is structured around 2 years and 46 credits.
    Is MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Economics at Johns Hopkins University: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)