About Economics at UW
The University of Wyoming has long been a place where pioneering researchers have
developed and advanced the field of environmental economics. Today, the UW Department of Economics continues its expertise and research in environmental and resource economics, while
also pushing the boundaries of other fields, such as behavioral and experimental economics,
development economics, energy economics, industrial organization and international
trade.
In addition to offering a rigorous background in economic theory and econometrics,
the UW doctorate in economics program gives you the flexibility to specialize, work
across sub-disciplines, undertake interdisciplinary analyses, collaborate with faculty
on existing research projects and delve into your own scholarship.
Work with world-class scholars who are experts in these and other areas:
- Environmental and natural resource economics (including energy economics and interdisciplinary bio-economics)
- Behavioral and experimental economics
- International trade
- Micro, macro and sustainable development economics
What Can You Do With an Economics Ph.D. Degree?
With an economics Ph.D., you have lots of career options. Many grads go into teaching and research at universities, while others work in government, think tanks or the private sector as economists, analysts or data experts—using their skills to solve dynamic, real-world problems.
- Policy Analyst
- Think Tank Researcher
- University Professor or Lecturer
- Research Economist
- Data Scientist
- Quantitative Analyst
- Economic Consultant
- Government Economist
- International Organization Consultant
- Corporate Economist
- Risk Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Behavioral Economist
- Environmental Economist
- Health Economist
- Labor Economist
- Industrial Organization Specialist
- Public Policy Advisor
- Technology Sector Analyst
- John A. List, '96, is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago
- Matthew Oliver, '13, is an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech
- Rohini Ghosh, '23, is the Director of Clean Energy Planning at PacifiCorp
- Charles Sims, '09, is an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Chris Kennedy, '11, is a Director at the National Security Council, The White House
- Yasha Feferholtz, '16, is a Senior Economist at EcoHealth Alliance
- Stephan Kroll, '99, is a Professor at Colorado State University
- Stephanie Brockmann, '19, is an Assistant Professor at University of New Hampshire
- Kevin Berry, '15, is a Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage
- Anteneh Tesfaw, '14, Social Scientist, Environmental Governance and Impacts, Conservation International
- Katherine Lee, '16, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho
As a Ph. student in economics at the University of Wyoming, you will be part of a program that is deeply committed to collaboration, student engagement and fostering each individual student's growth. You will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate economics courses, collaborate with faculty on research projects and develop as a scholar in your own right.
The job outlook for economics Ph.D. graduates is incredibly promising. Due to their advanced skills in analyzing data, understanding markets and solving complex problems, economics Ph.D grads are considered to be highly dynamic hires. Whether you’re shaping public policy or tackling business challenges, a Ph.D. in economics opens up a wide range of career options!
