MA in Economics
at Colorado State University, Fort Collins

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Overview

The Colorado State University provides an exceptional MA in Economics program at the PG level, designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months.

To gain admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course, which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and GRE. One of the most important things that students have to keep in mind before applying is to know the number of seats available. This is to be done to have an idea about whether to apply early or not.

The Colorado State University tuition fee for the first year of the MA in Economics is USD 30,119. Additionally, prospective students should budget for living expenses, which include accommodation (rent or hostel), food, books, and other essential utilities, averaging around USD 13,570.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹26.72 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA in Economics

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Fees

The first year's tuition for international students planning to study MA in Economics at Colorado State University is USD 30,119. In addition, they need to budget for other living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other smaller bills. The average Colorado State University cost of living is USD 13,570. Students must pay tuition and living expenses when they enrol in MA in Economics.

Refer to the table below to view the fee breakdown for Colorado State University MA in Economics.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,72,459

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,04,066
Insurance	INR 3,04,788

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 4ᵗʰ February 2025

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
As a general University policy, the Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and the department seeks applicants with GPAs of at least 3.3. In very rare instances, applicants with GPAs lower than 3.0, but with documented extenuating circumstances and high qualifications otherwise, may be granted conditional admission and must prove their abilities during their first semester of graduate studies
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Marks - 305/340
The department admissions committee expects a combined Verbal+Quantitative score of at least 305, with no lower than 155 on the quantitative score

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

Official Transcripts
ELP scores
GRE scores

Step two

Start your online application

https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/

Step three

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 6.21 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

CSU will withdraw the elected amount from the designated domestic checking or savings account between the third and the fifth of each month
Each term (fall/spring) has a maximum of six payments per semester. Students managing their plan will be able to determine how many payments are made over the course of the semester
Monthly payments can be adjusted at any time. Once charges are viewable on the account (end of July for fall, beginning of January for spring), students may wish to adjust the scheduled monthly payments to avoid over or under-paying. Adjustments to the monthly payment amount can also be made if there are changes to financial aid or class schedule

MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#49	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#201	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#201	Biological Sciences QS, 2025

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Colorado State University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

100% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Liberal

Academically oriented

Easy going

Internships2.7

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration2

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Master of Engineering (ME) - Computer Engineering Specialization - Batch of 2024

Offered by Colorado State University

Choose the right university and course that aligns with your academics and career goal.

Tips: Before joining this college students should perform proper research on the course or the specialisation they want to take and what opportunities it will open for them. If you think it does not align properly with the industry requirements needed to get a job, go for a better university. This should be the main focus when selecting a university. Other priorities are safety and good community. I could not secure any scholarships, although I have heard it is easy to get TA and RA positions under professors, so try to opt for it.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90150

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Computer Information Systems (MCIS) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Colorado State University

4.4

One of the best underrated Universities in US

Tips: Very good University and has great ranking but the weather is not good sometimes it can be managed by taking a few measures. Best faculty, have great facilities to work and have a great campus life keeping all this aside the fee is a bit expensive but if you can afford it then it is a great option.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Some of the most important topics in the industry will be taught to us by professionals who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field. We have on campus and only both have great exposure and all the assignments and exams are straight out of what we learnt in the class.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The role that the university plays in this area is completely empty. You alone are responsible for it. If you are doing a Ph.D. then the university will process your green card, but for Masters or UG, you should be the one to get those through your employers.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Colorado State University

3.8

Safe, inclusive environment, beautiful campus, amazing research activities.

Tips: The first semester was really hard due to several factors. The education system is very much different here, so adapting to the new system takes time. The climate is also different here. However, the university staff and locals in Fort Collins city are very welcoming and helpful. When it comes to academics, submission of the academics within the deadline without engaging in any plagiarism practices is very important. There may be multiple hard assignments in the same week to complete if 2-3 core courses are chosen simultaneously. Therefore, discussing with the academic advisor or other students who have completed at least a semester prior to finalizing the courses is important. There are many scholarship and assistantship opportunities available in the university, which should be applied beforehand and maintaining good communication with professors helps in getting graduate assistantship roles.

Likes (Part time work): There are plenty of options for part time opportunities in the campus, starting from an average pay of $13.5 per hour. International students in F1 category are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. For part-time work off-campus, a special paper is required, which may vary in different universities. Managing part-time work along with the studies is a bit difficult during the first two semesters. It depends on the nature of the coursework chosen. However, most of the international students are managing part-time work and academics pretty well, so it shouldn't be that hard.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): As of now the wait time for permanent immigration for Indians under the H1B category is 15-20 years, which is expected to increase further in the future. The visa renewal and extension procedures are time-consuming and have a lot of uncertain dynamics associated with them. Getting an H1B visa itself, in the first place, is a huge challenge. In short, each stage of visa procedures is painful and extremely uncertain.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024Read more

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MA in Economics
at
Colorado State University
Highlights

Currently, this program is not offered by the university
The graduate program for the Department of Economics combines rigorous training in economic theory and research methods with an inquiry into philosophical and social issues surrounding economic analysis
AREAS OF STUDY
International economics
Political economy
Public economics
Regional economics