Master’s of Arts in Economics
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Develop Quantitative Skills for the Global Arena
Gain the economic expertise sought by the world’s leading organizations and institutions. The Master’s of Arts in Economics from Johns Hopkins will prepare you for a variety of professional and academic paths, from pursuing your PhD to entering a high-level quantitative career. Engage in an immersive experience on Johns Hopkins’ Homewood campus, completing classes in a cohort model that facilitates collaboration and lasting connections with other aspiring economics students.
This two-year, STEM-designated graduate program features a math-intensive curriculum that explores a variety of innovative analytical tools and problem-solving techniques for driving monetary policy, research, and decision-making. Learn from leading minds in their fields and receive valuable mentorship from a faculty of industry-renowned economists and researchers.
Fast Facts
- Duration 24 Months
- Total Credits 46
- Course Delivery On-site In-person courses take place in Baltimore, MD
- Ranking Top 10 Among U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best national universities
Professional Opportunities
The MA in Economics equips students for a variety of careers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data on some of these occupations, including:
- Economist: Median annual salary of $115,440 with approximately 900 job openings anticipated per year from 2024 to 2034.1
- Financial Analyst: Median annual salary of $101,910 with approximately 29,900 job openings predicted per year from 2024 to 2034.2
- Data Scientist: Median annual salary of $112,590 with approximately 23,400 job openings expected per year from 2024 to 2034.3
Successful graduates of this program will also be competitive for doctoral admission in the nation’s top programs.
An Innovative, Math-Intensive Curriculum
We offer the Economics Master’s degree program on campus in Baltimore, MD. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature modern classrooms that foster hands-on learning, with access to expansive libraries that fuel advanced economics research. Choose from a wide array of electives to customize the curriculum around your academic interests and career goals.
First-year studies focus on core concepts of microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical thinking and reasoning, econometrics, and statistical inference.
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Microeconomic Theory II
- Macroeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory II
- Core Mathematics for Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistical Inference
The electives dive deep into fundamental theories and practices while exploring specialized topics in healthcare, international trade, labor, asset pricing, finance, and more. Examples include:
- Statistical Inference
- Health Economics
- International Monetary Economics
- Bayesian Methods and Machine Learning in Macro and Finance
- Asset Pricing
- Industrial Organization
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Economists. Retrieved 9/2/25 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Analysts. Retrieved 9/2/25 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Data Scientists. Retrieved 9/2/25 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm