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    Economics (MA)

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    Amherst, USMAIn-person
    STEM-OPT
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    10
    Cohort
    students
    $85.00
    App fee

    Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a in-person MA program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides grounding in economic analysis through coursework in macroeconomics, microeconomics, political economy, mathematical methods, econometrics, and economic history. Students may elect to submit a master's thesis, but it is not required.

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    US News #73 Economics

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 10, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min We do not require a minimum GRE score for admission, however the quantitative score for entering students is usually 151 (650 on the old scoring scale) or above.
    Q 151
    TOEFL
    required
    Min for Economics we expect a minimum score of 100 on the iBT version
    IELTS
    optional
    Min minimum overall band score of 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $28,815.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452.
    Is Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    Is Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)