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    Economics, MA

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    Denver, USMAIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $44,670.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Denver, US. Tuition is $44,670 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program trains students in quantitative and applied economic skills, with emphasis on mathematical analysis, applied econometrics, working with large data sets, and statistical software. It prepares students for employment in private and public sectors or PhD studies.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Most students admitted to the MA program score 154 or above on the quantitative section of the GRE. However, this is not a minimum GRE cutoff score.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum requirement for international students is a score of 75 (IBT based TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,445.00
    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 Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $44,670 across 30 required credits.
    Is Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus online or in-person?
    Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus take to complete?
    Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.50 undergraduate grade-point average
    Is Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Economics, MA at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.