Degrees Offered

• Master of Science (MS)

Introduction

Graduates of the Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics and Statistics fill an increasingly valuable niche in public and private organizations. Students in the MS program learn to apply economic theory, estimate econometric models, and use inferential statistics to analyze human behavior, business strategy, or government policy. The program's administrative home is the John E. Walker Department of Economics. Faculty from the Dept. of Economics, statisticians from the Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, and applied economists in the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences teach the required and most of the elective courses in the curriculum.

The faculty are devoted to helping graduate students achieve academic, intellectual, personal, and career goals. The faculty will endeavor to create a challenging environment of scholarship, creativity, and intellectual freedom. You will be encouraged to work closely with the faculty and to participate in academic activities as colleagues of the faculty.

For additional information, please contact the program coordinator (Scott Templeton)

Applying

If you think that this program might be right for you and want to learn more about it, please fill out and submit the online  Graduate School Inquiry Form. 

When you contact the department, the following information will be useful:

• Undergraduate degree name and institution
• Undergraduate GPA
• GRE scores
• General interests in Applied Economics and Statistics

After we have discussed the program and how you might benefit from being part of it, you can proceed to a formal application at the Clemson University Graduate School web site.

You can also e-mail us directly or call 864-656-6680.  We always enjoy discussing the program opportunities with potential students.

Applications should be completed by Feb. 1 to guarantee a decision and notification about admission before April 15 for the fall semester. Applications submitted after Feb. 1 may be reviewed at the discretion of the admissions committee. In rare instances, students may be admitted for the spring semester.

Required Documents

• Online Application
• Official GRE scores
• Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for International Students
• Unofficial Transcripts
  Official Transcripts required upon acceptance. Do not send official transcripts until you have received your letter of acceptance.
• Letters of Recommendation

For additional information, please contact the program coordinator (Scott Templeton)

To see the proposed Graduate Tuition Rates for this academic year, click here.

The School or Program offers a number of graduate assistantships to students each year based on merit. These are offered in the form of stipends and the additional benefit of tuition remission. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester to qualify for a graduate assistantship and must work a minimum of 10 hours a week as a teaching or research assistant or perform other tasks assigned by the School or Program.

Program of Study

This program enables students to add to their understanding of principles of economics, econometric methods, and statistical techniques.