The University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business Thank you for your interest in graduate study in economics at The University of Iowa. In addition, nearly all our Ph.D. students are supported through fellowships or research or teaching assistantships for four years.
Stipends are competitive with any graduate program in the country.
Perhaps most important, our attitude is right. The profession is only beginning to recognize the gains made in our department over the last several years. We know that the best way to establish the stronger reputation we deserve is to improve the quality of education our graduate students receive. As a result, the faculty has a strong commitment to graduate student training and placement. Following is a detailed description of our program.