Preparation for Graduate Study
Training in mathematics and quantitative methods is necessary for graduate economics work. A year of calculus (including multivariate), a semester of statistics, and a semester of linear algebra are required. Additional background in math and econometrics is very helpful.
Financial Aid
After the first year, many Ph.D. students (including those who did not enter with a first-year fellowship) receive teaching assistantships (TAs). TAs receive stipends, health insurance, and tuition remission. TA duties may include grading papers, holding office hours, and leading discussion and problem solving sections in undergraduate courses. Criteria for awarding TAs can be found in our Doctoral Program Handbook.
Cost of Study
Expected tuition and fee costs should be based on at least 72 credits (the number of credits required for the PhD) less any tuition remission associated with TA positions and other financial aid. By the fourth year, many students have completed enough credits that they only need to pay for one credit (plus fees) each Fall and Spring semester.
Research Facilities
Libraries
Rutgers' library system, with holdings of over 3.7 million bound volumes, ranks among the top thirty research libraries in North America. As part of its Digital Library initiative, Rutgers is actively expanding electronic access to journals, bibliographic databases and quantitative data. The Department of Economics works closely with the economics reference librarian on acquisitions and electronic information sources.
Computers
New Jersey Hall
Student Group
Students and Faculty
The Area
The University
The Market for Our Graduates
The variety of jobs are available to graduates of our programs is broad, including positions in universities and colleges, business and government.
Rutgers economists have fared well in the job market. Information on our placements in recent years can be found pdf here (76 KB) .
For Further Information
Director of Graduate Program
Department of Economics
Rutgers University
75 Hamilton Street, NJ Hall
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1248
Telephone: (848) 932-7451
E-mail: Graduate Advisor