The Economics is a Master degree offered by Northeastern University across its Boston and Seattle campuses in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study across its Boston and Seattle campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from January 1, 2027.

About Master of Economics

Northeastern’s Master of Science in Economics is a STEM-designated program, focused on both applied economic analysis and policy. The program is designed for students looking to enter the workforce in a range of fields, or as a stepping stone to a PhD program.

With eight required classes (four core classes and four electives), the Master of Economics program allows you to tailor your degree to your professional goals and economic interests. Core courses provide a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods, while electives provide students with the opportunity to apply economic analysis to particular policy areas. A variety of tracks and specializations are available and make it simple to tailor the degree. Part business and part social science, our Master of Science in Economics prepares graduates for a range of careers in research and development, government, finance, healthcare, and more.

Paid work as a practicing economist for three to six months may be included in the degree program as part of an optional co-op experience for qualified students.

Learn more about the Master of Science in Economics from the College of Social Science and Humanities.

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Unique Features

Participate in an optional co-op experience: Work and learn at an organization for six months.
- Recent students had co-ops at Eversource, Boston Planning and Development, Guy Carpenter, Tufts University, and more.
Complete your degree in as little as eight classes: Full-time and part-time options make it easy to fit in the four required core classes and four elective classes needed for graduation.
Tailor your degree to your career goals: We offer four possible tracks to use your electives toward:
- Policy-focused specializations that prepare you for approaching certain sectors of economics. Example specializations include financial economics, health economics, international economics and more.
- Academic-focused specialization that prepares students for PhD programs.
- Quantitative-focused specialization that hones in on Big Data, programming skills, and more.
- An official data science concentration in partnership with Khoury College of Computer Sciences where students can fine-tune their computational modeling skills.
STEM-designated degree:This means international students in this program can apply for a 24-month OPT STEM Extension to their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. This allows graduates to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of fields and industries. Some of their titles and companies include:

Assistant Vice President, Consumer Banking Operations at Bank of America
Investment Management Consultant at FactSet
Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Programmer Analyst at the Mentor Network
Legislative Aide to Senator Mike Barrett (MA)
Research Executive at Millward Brown
Project Manager Assistant at Ounin Consulting
Global Assistant Allocation Analyst, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Senior Analyst, Web Strategy and Analytics
Program Assistant, Zhongrong International Trust

Other graduates have gone on to pursue PhDs at:

Northeastern University
Cornell University
Boston University School of Law
University of Wisconsin Madison
Tulane University
University of Georgia
and more

The Master of Science in Economics is a STEM-designated program designed to provide a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and policy. It prepares students for multi-industry career opportunities or can be used as a stepping stone to a PhD program.

Participate in an optional co-op experience: Work and learn at an organization for six months.
- Recent students had co-ops at Eversource, Boston Planning and Development, Guy Carpenter, Tufts University, and more.
Complete your degree in as little as eight classes: Full-time and part-time options make it easy to fit in the four required core classes and four elective classes needed for graduation.
Tailor your degree to your career goals: We offer four possible tracks to use your electives toward:
- Policy-focused specializations that prepare you for approaching certain sectors of economics. Example specializations include financial economics, health economics, international economics and more.
- Academic-focused specialization that prepares students for PhD programs.
- Quantitative-focused specialization that hones in on Big Data, programming skills, and more.
- An official data science concentration in partnership with Khoury College of Computer Sciences where students can fine-tune their computational modeling skills.
STEM-designated degree:This means international students in this program can apply for a 24-month OPT STEM Extension to their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. This allows graduates to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Economics at Northeastern University

Entry Requirements

Admissions Dates

Fall Term

Spring Term


Final deadline for international applicants:	June 15
Final deadline for domestic applicants (non-international):	August 15
Deadline for special student applicants (non-international only):	August 25


Final deadline for international applicants:	October 1
Final deadline for domestic applicants (non-international):	December 15
Final deadline for Special Student applicants (non-international only):	December 15

English Requirements

PTEMin 76
IELTSMin 8
TOEFLMin 108

English Program Requirements

Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Economics

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of fields and industries. Some of their titles and companies include:

Assistant Vice President, Consumer Banking Operations at Bank of America
Investment Management Consultant at FactSet
Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Programmer Analyst at the Mentor Network
Legislative Aide to Senator Mike Barrett (MA)
Research Executive at Millward Brown
Project Manager Assistant at Ounin Consulting
Global Assistant Allocation Analyst, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Senior Analyst, Web Strategy and Analytics
Program Assistant, Zhongrong International Trust

Other graduates have gone on to pursue PhDs at:

Northeastern University
Cornell University
Boston University School of Law
University of Wisconsin Madison
Tulane University
University of Georgia
and more

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Economics at Northeastern University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Economics at Northeastern University

1.Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2.Submit all required materials
Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.
3.Check your application status
Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.