Graduate Program

Our Ph.D. program field faculty consists of 91 economists drawn from the Economics Department and other departments and colleges across the university, offering students many opportunities. Students can focus their doctoral research on a wide range of economics-related topics provided at least two Ph.D. program field faculty members approve the topic and agree to supervise the student.

To view our Ph.D. program field faculty, click here.

The Economics Department is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and positive climate for all at Cornell University and in the Economics profession more broadly. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives here.

Job Market Candidates

The department is proud to support and promote the work of our Ph.D. students who are seeking employment following the completion of their doctoral program. At Cornell University, economists are trained in many departments, schools and colleges, and as a part of multiple graduate fields. All Ph.D. job candidates with training in economics are listed here . The following websites include the subset of students who are receiving their degrees in Fields outside of Economics: Field of Policy Analysis and Management and Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

More About the Graduate Program

Graduate Field Faculty Information for Prospective/Incoming Grad Students Critical Dates for Graduate Students Current Ph.D. Students Graduate Student Handbook

Economics News

Support Arts & Sciences on Giving Day March 16

3/02/2023

On Thursday, March 16, join the Cornell community to make a difference for students on Cornell Giving Day.

Migrations announces winners for creative writing, art

2/20/2023

Four winners of the competition by the Migrations Global Grand Challenge are affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences.

Campus rallies to support Syria, Turkey earthquake survivors

2/16/2023

With about 70 students on campus from Syria and Turkey affected by the devastation in their countries, students, faculty and administrators have mobilized to create relief efforts.

Two A&S alums honored for volunteer efforts

2/06/2023

The two are among five winners of the inaugural Robert S. Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Awards.

A&S welcomes 10 new Klarman Fellows to expanded program

2/01/2023

The fourth cohort of Klarman Fellows is the largest since the program’s launch in 2019, includes scholars investigating quantum phases of two-dimensional materials, mechanisms of social mobility, housing politics of metro areas, and gaps between neuro cognition and artificial intelligence, among oth...