Graduate Study in AED Economics at The Ohio State University

AED Economics at a Glance
Grad Students: 81
M.S.: 31%
Ph.D.: 69%
U.S.: 47%
Foreign: 53%
Female: 46%
Male: 54%
Entering '07: 18
New M.S. '07: 35%
New Ph.D. '07: 65%
On University Fellowship: 16%
On Outside Fellowship: 5%
Grad Assistants: 57%
Countries Represented: 20

Welcome to the website of the graduate program in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at Ohio State University.

Over the past decade, the ranking of our Ph.D. program has improved more dramatically than that of any other department of agricultural, environmental, and development economics in the United States, according to a 2004 national study by Perry. Our graduate programs, located on the second largest campus in the country, offer students the opportunity to take core courses from internationally known faculty, to select elective courses from a rich array of other programs on campus, and to interact with graduate students from around the world. Our faculty establish mentoring relationships with students, working with them one-on-one as they develop and carry out their research. After completing their studies, our graduates take jobs in universities, research institutes, international organizations, governmental agencies, NGOs, and private firms.

The department offers two graduate programs:

Learn more:

  • For information on admissions and financial aid, see the Application Information page.
  • To learn about curricula and courses, read about our Ph.D. or M.S. program.
  • For information on recent thesis and dissertation topics, departmental and campus facilities, jobs taken by recent graduates, and life in Columbus, see the General Information pages.
  • Learn about the three major areas of specialization in our programs.
  • The current events page contains a listing of upcoming seminars, Graduate Student Association events, and other events related to our programs.
  • Please see our graduate student web pages for information on students, their research, and their career plans.
  • Use the links at left for other details about our graduate programs, the people that comprise it, and how to become part of it.

For more information, feel free to contact our department by phone, mail, or email. Thanks!

Dr. Stan Thompson, Graduate Program Leader
Susan K. Miller, Graduate Coordinator