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Master of Applied Economics

Please note:

We are transitioning the MAE to an online graduate program with an expected start date of Fall 2027.

The MAE is a professional program that can be completed in two semesters, tailored to students who want to gain skills in the practical application of advanced economic theory and data analysis to find solutions for an array of societal challenges. Engaged faculty and corporate partnerships provide a hands-on learning environment where students apply classroom content to real scenarios faced by organizations. Offered jointly with the Department of Economics, students receive critical training in software such as Stata, SAS, Matlab and R.

Career outcomes

Our graduates are uniquely positioned for professional careers in business, policy and performance assessment, finance, consulting, governmental administration and risk management. 

Students develop strong critical thinking and analytical skills to be applied in solutions-oriented environments such as banking and finance, consulting, governmental agencies, international agencies, non-governmental organizations, and both non-profit and for-profit sectors. 

Graduates have found employment as:

  • Data Scientist at Experience Management Institute
  • ESG and Sustainability Analyst at Deloitte 
  • Risk Modeling Analyst at Huntington National Bank
  • Economic Data Curator at Blue Collar Institute
  • Global Sustainable Finance at Morgan Stanley
  • Data Scientist Associate at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
  • Health Policy Research Analyst at Ohio Department of Medicaid
  • Financial Consultant at Georgia Financial Advisors

Career development support

MAE students have access to career development seminars, career fairs, industry professionals and a dedicated staff member to assist in the job market process. 

Our students also get the experience of working with real-world data from local industry partners to solve business problems. Over 90% of our students from our first cohort have been placed in a new career or have continued their education within six months of graduation. Obtaining a master's degree in Applied Economics can yield salaries up to $101,150 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The MAE program, jointly offered by AEDE and the Department of Economics, allows students to leverage the expertise in two distinct disciplines from world-class faculty who are performing cutting-edge research. See the MAE curriculum for more details. 

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Questions? We are here to help.

Please email AEDE Graduation Admissions and Services below for more information about the MAE program.

AEDE Graduate Admissions and Services

aedegradservices@osu.edu  | 614-292-7911

Ohio State Graduate and Professional Admissions

gpadmissions@osu.edu | 614-292-9444