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Master of Science in Economics

Examine long-term economic trends.

Ranked the #1 Master's in Economics in Pennsylvania by TFE Times, our program offers full-time and part-time options to prepare you for industry or academia.

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Develop the Skills Employers Demand

Drexel University’s STEM-designated MS in Economics connects core principles to rigorous quantitative methods and policy analysis, providing you with the skills required to critically examine markets and economies to drive business solutions. Informed by Drexel’s over 100-year history of partnering with industry leaders, the program features renowned faculty and a curriculum built on experiential learning — empowering you to put your skills in data analysis and forecasting into practice through real-life data sets and applications.

Choose from three tracks to customize your learning experience:

  • Public Policy Track: Tailored for those who wish to pursue careers in government or nonprofits.
  • Industry Track: Designed for those who seek roles in private industry.
  • Academic Research Track: Ideal for those who look to enter doctoral programs in business, public policy, public health, economics or other social sciences.

Key Features and Benefits of Drexel’s MS in Economics

Flexible Time Frame

Available on our University City Campus in Philadelphia, choose from our full-time (18 months) or part-time (24–36 months) options

Real-world Learning

Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading companies, such as Lavazza, Pennsylvania Distilling Company and Philadelphia Gas Works, through the program’s research-driven consulting projects, international residencies, case competitions and more

Cutting-edge Curriculum

Learn of-the-moment insights on topics such as micro- and macroeconomics; using econometrics for causal inference, prediction and market analysis; and more in courses taught by our leading, research-active faculty and industry experts

Personalized Career Services

Benefit from resources and programming such as career counseling, professional development and job search coaching

Housed in Our Business School

Access a wider variety of courses, experiential learning opportunities and career resources through our School of Economics, which is uniquely housed in our business school

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Allaiyah Bartley points at screen during presentation.

A lot of what I do involves trend analysis, and I got a lot of practice in that from my classes. Drexel LeBow really prepared me for the rigorousness of learning in this role – being able to apply not only the skill set, but also the mindset.

Allaiyah Bartley ’25

Financial Analyst

School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania

#1

MS in Economics in Pennsylvania

TFE Times, 2025

#8

MS in Economics in the Northeast

TFE Times, 2025

#41

MS in Economics in the U.S.

TFE Times, 2025

A Global Campus in the Heart of Philadelphia

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business is a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school known for its pioneering experiential education. Located in Philadelphia’s University City — just a short train ride away from New York and Washington, D.C. — our students have access to our many industry partners and leaders in business, research and government.

R1 Research University

Research is propelled by our faculty, who are recognized for their thought leadership.

100+ Years of Hands-On Learning

We are pioneers in experiential education and industry partnership.

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