Funded Master's Econ Programs?

[chardee_macdennis]

Does anyone know of any funded masters programs for economics (preferably located somewhere near Philadelphia/NYC area)? I am a convert from physics to econ and so I don't have a good feel for the econ graduate landscape. I know for hard sciences there are usually grant funded master's programs as long as you are willing to be a TA/RA. For example, my girlfriend just got done a Masters in Biology and was able to get a TAship that offered full tuition plus a 20K stipend. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[vini@nodnat.com]

Hi, like pure sciences, social sc/humanities programs also offer TAs & RAs & also merit based scholarship, so check out individual programs to know about the support offered. Further, for external funding, consult the EDA website.

[ExponentialDecay]

Terminal masters in economics are rare in the States, and funded ones are practically nonexistent. If you want to do this, you're going to have to become a lot more flexible geographically.

I know that the MA at Bard College funds some of its students. There might be others.

[chardee_macdennis]

8 hours ago, ExponentialDecay said:

Terminal masters in economics are rare in the States, and funded ones are practically nonexistent. If you want to do this, you're going to have to become a lot more flexible geographically.

I know that the MA at Bard College funds some of its students. There might be others.

Yeah this was my fear. Thanks for the input.

10 hours ago, vini@nodnat.com said:

 

Hi, like pure sciences, social sc/humanities programs also offer TAs & RAs & also merit based scholarship, so check out individual programs to know about the support offered. Further, for external funding, consult the EDA website.

I will check this out. Thank you!

 

[Ganzi]

Miami U, U Akron, Kent State all in Ohio. They are funded. Don't know how much nut the cost of living is low and I remember a guy that got into the MA program in Akron with an undergrad degree in Engineering.