{"id":548,"date":"2023-05-02T00:03:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T00:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/?page_id=548"},"modified":"2025-12-15T20:06:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:06:31","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-image-and-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-image-and-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2024\/08\/i-heart-usc-plush-fight-on-foam-finger-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2024\/08\/i-heart-usc-plush-fight-on-foam-finger-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2024\/08\/i-heart-usc-plush-fight-on-foam-finger-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2024\/08\/i-heart-usc-plush-fight-on-foam-finger-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"i heart usc plush, fight on foam finger\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>JOIN US!<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          USC PhD in Economics\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>While some of our graduates enter the private sector, the primary focus of the USC PhD in Economics program is to train scholars to become academic researchers. Interested applicants are encouraged to explore our faculty, research, financial support, and degree requirements to see if our brilliant community of scholars is the right fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall 2026 Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #990000;\"><strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Entry into the doctoral program is for the Fall semester only. Admission to the program is highly competitive \u2013 the USC Department of Economics receives hundreds of applications every year for approximately a dozen spots. Once admitted, the doctoral education for each student is fully funded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n          <div class=\"links-container\">\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Apply Now\"  \n>\n    Apply Now \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Preparing to Apply\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>A<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ll applicants must apply via USC&#8217;s online application system; we do not accept paper applications. Please review and follow directions stated by <\/span><span style=\"color: #804100;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #804100;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USC Graduate Admission<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applications for admission to the USC PhD in Economics program are due <strong>December 1 at 8:59 PM PT<\/strong>. There are no exceptions. The Department typically starts accepting program applications in September.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In preparation, please read the information below and note the following required application materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Resume\/CV<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>This should include an applicant&#8217;s educational history, all relevant work and research experience, awards and honors, any publications, and conference presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Statement of Purpose\/Personal Statement<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The statement should explain your personal interest in economics. It should be no more than 2\u20133 pages, double-spaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">GRE Scores<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department accepts GRE scores that applicants have earned within the past 5 years. Only the University&#8217;s ETS code below should be used to deliver your scores; no department code is required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>USC ETS Code:<\/strong> 4852<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We like to see applicants with scores that are at least on par with, if not above, the following benchmarks:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Verbal: <\/strong>150<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Quantitative: <\/strong>160<\/p>\n<p>Most of our admitted students have received scores well beyond those minimums, so please keep that in mind.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> GMAT scores will not be considered<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Transcripts<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Submit transcripts from all colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions you have previously attended.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/transcript-requirements\/\">USC Graduate Admission &gt; Transcript Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scanned transcripts uploaded to the online application are considered <strong>unofficial transcripts<\/strong>. The Department can review such documents and make a conditional decision based on these. However, USC Graduate Admission will\u2014at some point\u2014absolutely need to receive <strong>official transcripts<\/strong> before you can be fully and formally admitted to a program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Letters of Recommendation<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Submit 3 letters from professors or supervisors who can speak on your potential for graduate training and professional contributions to economics. The Department likes to see at least 2 letters from academic references. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All letters should be submitted via the online application system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-_zzDJ8AKsY\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">English Proficiency<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-_zzDJ8AKsY\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-_zzDJ8AKsY\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All international applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English according to the University&#8217;s graduate admission policies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/prospective-international-students\/english-proficiency\/\">USC Graduate Admission &gt; English Proficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/country-requirements\/\">USC Graduate Admission &gt; Country Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Department accepts both the TOEFL and IELTS examinations.\u00a0 Applicants must submit composite scores that exceed the following thresholds:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>IELTS:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>TOEFL:<\/strong> 100<\/p>\n<p>The scores must be dated within 2 years (24 months) of the date you submit your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Diving Deeper\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Curious about what we can offer you as a graduate student? Let us help! From program details to funding opportunities, here&#8217;s everything you need to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p>Dive into our extensive range of resources and find out how the USC Department of Economics can help you achieve your academic and professional goals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/admissions-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Admissions FAQ<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Explore common questions about the USC PhD in Economics admissions process. Get the answers you need to make your application process smooth and straightforward.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/financial-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Financial Support<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Each student entering the USC PhD in Economics program is offered a five-year financial support package. Additional funding opportunities are also available.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/phd-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>PhD Academy<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Beginning in their first year, PhD students across all USC Dornsife fields can participate together as a cohort in activities and seminars designed to prepare them for their future careers \u2013 inside or outside of the academy. Additional funding opportunities are also available to PhD Academy participants.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/placements\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Placements<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Our program is designed to train students to conduct original and compelling research. This is not limited to careers in academia; many of our doctoral candidates go on to deploy their skills in the public sector and in the private industry. We give our full support to students who choose any of these paths and are proud of their achievements!<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/student-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Our Students<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Meet the perpetually curious and resilient students within the USC PhD in Economics program!<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            \n                                    <h3>Our Faculty<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Meet our engaging faculty and their record of impactful and excellent research! Doctoral programs are frequently a matter of fit. Feel free to contact any faculty whose research you find particularly compelling.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--contact-details \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--contact-details\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Questions?\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"contacts-container\">\n\n        \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>USC PhD in Economics Admissions<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"color: #8A4200;\"><a style=\"color: #8A4200;\" href=\"mailto:econ_gradadm@usc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">econ_gradadm@usc.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n                      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n\n                              <h3>USC Graduate Admissions<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"color: #8A4200;\"><a style=\"color: #8A4200;\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/app\/home\">askUSC<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n              \n              \n              \n            <\/div>\n                    \n      <\/div>\n\n        \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":670,"featured_media":3534,"parent":536,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-548","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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