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    Economics (MA)

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    Columbia, USMAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $16,539.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $16,539 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 credit hours including core courses in quantitative economics, econometrics, microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, applied econometrics, and a research workshop with an MA research paper.

    Focus: both
    US News: #91 in Economics (tie)

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Quantitative 155, Verbal 146
    V 146 · Q 155
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 internet-based, with no sub score below 17
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 academic score, with no subscore below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $19,392.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $16,539 across 30 required credits.
    Is Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education
    Is Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Economics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.