Excel how you want, when you want. Pursuing a Tufts degree gives you ample opportunity to explore interest areas within and beyond the classroom in ways that align with your unique career path.

Prepare with real-world experience
Dive into internships, research opportunities, and programming tailored to your individual growth in your professional or academic career in economics.

Choose from three tracks based on your goals

The department offers three degree-program tracks to support you in your academic and professional career path:

• MS in Economics: Course-Based track

  An 8-course program that can be completed in one year, without a thesis.

• MS in Economics: Research-Based track with Master's Thesis*

  A 13-course program to be completed in two years, with a master's thesis.

• MS in Economics: Research-Based track with Experiential Learning*

  A 13-course program to be completed in two years, with the option for a research assistantship or internship.

*All students are initially accepted into the course-based track and may apply to either of the research-based tracks at the end of the second semester. All tracks carry STEM certification.

Your career on your terms

Our programs offer students the option of part- or full-time scheduling, federal financial aid, and scholarships.

Nurture your network

Make connections and access a wealth of resources to move your career forward by joining our expansive network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields and happy to help students succeed however possible.

Generous scholarships are available

Tufts University offers merit and need-based tuition scholarships for graduate programs, as well as fellowships and other special funding opportunities. Be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application. 

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
• If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
• The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores are not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by the time of enrollment. GRE scores are required for all other applicants.