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    Master of Arts in Economics

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    Columbus, USMAIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $42,740.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    18
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus is a 45-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Columbus, US. Tuition is $42,740 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The M.A. in Economics is obtained en route to the Ph.D. after completing 45 credit hours of core first-year graduate courses and passing micro and macro qualifier exams.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 10 public universities (publication productivity)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE scores required (no minimum specified)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (4.0 on the updated TOEFL launching January 2026), or at least 550 on the TOEFL ITP
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 on the IELTS Academic test or IELTS Online

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,632.00
    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 at Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $42,740 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus is structured around 1 year and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 undergraduate GPA
    Is Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Arts in Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.