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Degrees and Programs of Study

The Department of Economics offers a full-time doctoral (PhD) degrees. After completing the PhD program, students are able to conduct original research and advance knowledge in the field.

Master of Arts in Economics

The Economics MA program is currently in abeyance as the department updates the structure of this program. 

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Hamida Mubasshera

Fourth Year Doctoral Student

Hamida Mubasshera is entering her final year as a PhD student in Economics at Temple. Her interests in Health Economics, the Economics of Crime, and the Economics of Risky Behaviors has led her to focus on applied microeconomics.

Read more about Hamida and her accomplishments!

Graduate Resources

Financial Support

Qualifying doctoral students are admitted with five years of funding assuming satisfactory progress through the program. The competitive financial package awarded includes a stipend through teaching or research assistantships, along with tuition remission and health insurance benefits. Additionally, the Graduate School also offers Presidential and University Fellowships to outstanding candidates that provide stipends, tuition remission and health insurance benefits. Fellowship recipients are not required to perform services for the award, but they must remain in good academic standing. Towards the end of their studies, doctoral candidates can apply for Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grants to support the final stages of their dissertation work.