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12 Best PhD Economics & Public Policy Universities in the United States

Of the 12 PhD Economics & Public Policy universities in the United States, Princeton University ranks highest at #15 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Southern California has the largest research record in this group, with 28,599,549 citations and an h-index of 1,476.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Georgia Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for PhD Economics & Public Policy?

Princeton University (QS World #15), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Economics & Public Policy in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Economics & Public Policy course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Economics & Public Policy courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Economics & Public Policy courses in the United States?

Georgia Institute of Technology, with 2, ahead of Southern University and A&M College (2).

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