About Economics at UW
The UW master's program in economics offers you the flexibility to take your career
in almost any direction. Focused on providing a strong background in economic theory,
applied econometrics and quantitative economic skills, the MS program's flexibility
allows you to leverage elective credits to customize your program to your goals. Courses
range from energy economics, industrial organization, international trade, development
economics and behavioral and experimental economics.
The program also gives you the freedom to take classes outside the Department of Economics
in related areas that include statistics, mathematics, energy, programming, management
and environment and natural resources.
The economics master's degree creates a gateway to PhD-level study or to careers in
business, government, nonprofits and other sectors.
Application Deadline
- Fall: January 31
- Spring: October 15
Completion of Coursework in:
- Calculus I & II
- Statistics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Linear Algebra
Test Scores
- GRE: Minimum overall score of 300
English Proficiency
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 540 (paper-based), 207 (computer-based), or 76 (internet-based)
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
GPA
- Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4-point scale
Additional Documents
- Statement of Purpose: One to three pages outlining your interest in the program, relevant experiences, future goals, research interests, and why the University of Wyoming is a good fit
- Optional: Resume submission is welcome
What Can You Do With an Economics Master's Degree?
Studying economics at UW will help you acquire critical thinking and research skills you can parlay into careers in government, business and nonprofit organizations. As a STEM field, economics provides analytical tools that you can apply to a wide range of issues, decisions and settings. It also provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in business, economics, political science, public administration and law.
- Data Analyst
- Cognitive Analytics Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Data Management
- Artificial Intelligence Architect
- Statistical Analyst
- Research Associate
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Consultant
- Risk Analyst
- Actuary
- Pricing Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Public Sector or Government Analyst
- Academic Researcher or Lecturer
- Investment Analyst
- Health Economics Analyst
- Evaulueserve
- Pilgrim's
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- State of Wyoming
- Zvelo
- Infogroup
- Marion
- Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs
- Plenty
UW M.S. in economics have also pursued PhD degrees at UW, American University, Washington State University, Colorado State University, University of Houston, University of New Mexico and other institutions.
Economics graduates are in demand across a wide range of industries thanks to their
strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Common industries that
hire economics graduates include:
- Finance and Banking
- Government and Public Policy
- Consulting
- Technology and Data Science
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Energy and Environment
- Education and Research
- International Organizations
These industries value the ability to interpret data, understand market dynamics,
and inform decision-making—core strengths of economics graduates.
As an economics graduate student, you will learn from economists who are helping to define policy in Wyoming and beyond, including professors who are considered among the top 100 environmental economists in the world. UW's program also means that you will have access to our faculty economists as mentors, advisors and research collaborators.
