The Economics Department is excited to share our Online Master of Arts program has been ranked #4 by Forbes and is also distinguished as the best part-time enrollment option. Forbes reviewed 50 U.S. schools to rank the the top 10 online Economics Master's programs.
Learn more about our fully-online MA program, the variety of courses available, and the skills you'll develop to help advance your career. We're accepting applications for Spring 2026 admission through December 15, 2025 and Fall 2026 applications are also open now. Pursue your studies full-time or part-time!
Federal employees experiencing an unexpected career transition may be eligible for an application fee waiver for Spring 2026 admission from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Review eligibility requirements here.
For more information about the program or admission, please reach us at econgrad@gmu.edu.
September 24, 2025