The USC Dornsife Department of Economics is a dynamic environment for research, teaching, and studying. Academic excellence is informed by taking economic research beyond traditional boundaries, often collaborating with other disciplines. Our research ranks among the Top 20 (#12) U.S. academic institutions, and we are deeply committed to bringing creativity and critical thinking to some of the most pressing current challenges in society.
Our distinguished faculty members tackle exciting economic questions:
Undergraduate Studies
The undergraduate program in economics teaches students to think critically and become creative problems solvers. Students learn to utilize economic theory to better understand and shape social practices, political policy, financial marketplaces, and business models.
Master’s Studies
This robust Master’s program offers students the unique opportunity to master core knowledge of economic theory while advancing their applied knowledge in the following specialization tracks: Economic Policy and Development, Big Data Econometrics, Economic Consulting, Behavioral Economics and Financial Economics.
Doctoral Studies
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, research, industry, and government. The Department emphasizes economic theory and econometrics, applied economic analysis, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international and development economics, behavioral economics, urban, and regional economics.
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12th
National Research Ranking
1
Research Center
7,000
Alumni
32
Core Faculty
30
RTPC Faculty
11
Associated Faculty
1,290
Undergraduate Students
300
Masters Students
80
Doctoral Students
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Department of Economics
Address: 3620 South Vermont Avenue
Kaprelian (KAP) Hall, 300
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0253
General Inquiries: econ@usc.edu or (213) 740-8335
Undergraduate Office of Economics
Location: KAP 357
Advisement: (213) 821-4316
Graduate Office of Economics
Location: KAP 300
General Inquiries: econ_gradadm@usc.edu