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.
This two-year, math-intensive STEM-designated program immerses you in innovative analytical tools and problem-solving techniques, enabling you to drive monetary policy, research, and decision-making. Learn from the leading minds in economics with a faculty of industry-renowned economists and researchers.
Fast Facts
- Duration 24 Months
- Total Credits 42
- 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 $115,730 with approximately 1,000 job openings anticipated per year from 2023 to 2033.1
- Financial Analyst: Median annual salary of $99,890 with approximately 30,700 job openings predicted per year from 2023 to 2033.2
- Data Scientist: Median annual salary of $108,020 with approximately 20,800 job openings expected per year from 2023 to 2033.3
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 in-person at our Baltimore, MD campus. 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.
- 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 1/2/25 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 1/2/25 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 1/2/25 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm