Overview

Program in Economic Policy Analysis / Program in Economic Policy Analysis is located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Capstone research project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14

Applied

11

Accepted

6

Enrolled

Applying

45

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	January 1st	September 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Undergraduate coursework in economic theory, econometrics, and calculus; letters of reference; statement of purpose; transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

10

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20%
Black or African American	10%
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (60%)

Female (40%)

Faculty

21

Total faculty

Full-time - 17

Part-time - 4

Male (13)

Female (8)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Health and hospital policy evaluation, environmental policy analysis, economics of education, economic growth and development, cost-benefit and risk analysis
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	28,539

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD  21250
United States

Contact Dr. Tim Gindling
Graduate Program Director:
Email: tgindlin@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-3629
Fax: 410-455-1054

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