Are you looking to take your education and career to the next level? Do you have a passion for research and a desire to make meaningful contributions to your field of study? If so, a Funded PhD programs may be the perfect choice for you.

Attention all aspiring scholars and researchers! The Washington State University, Pullman, Washington is accepting applications for our prestigious funded PhD programs. Apply to the Washington State University’s PhD program today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling academic career.

About Fully Funded PhD in Agricultural Economics

Washington State University provides a PhD in Agricultural Economics that is completely supported. The PhD in Agricultural Economics is intended to offer students with a solid basis in economic theory and methodology, as well as hands-on experience with agricultural, agribusiness, and/or resource economics challenges.

The School offers graduate assistantships to around 80% of admitted students. Ph.D. students who receive a 9-month assistantship plus one month of summer compensation earn a total stipend of $19,490 per year.

In addition to the stipend, you will be given with health insurance and the majority of your tuition costs.

The School of Economic Sciences offers two doctoral programs: the PhD in Economics and the PhD in Agricultural Economics.

1. The PhD in Economics is designed to prepare students for careers as professional economists in academia, government, and the private sector.

The program is structured so that a student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and an appointment as a graduate assistant should be able to complete the required coursework within three academic years, excluding summer sessions.

Students with a Master of Science in Applied Economics degree may be able to complete the required coursework in less time, depending on the content and quality of previous work.

The length of time required to complete the dissertation varies greatly but students usually complete the entire program, including the dissertation within four years.

2. The PhD in Agricultural Economics is designed to provide the student with an excellent foundation in the theory and methods of economic analysis as well as experience in applied analysis of agricultural, agribusiness, and/or resource economics problems.

Career opportunities for agricultural economists also include academia, government, and the private sector. Many academic positions (especially at land grant universities) include salary support for a combination of teaching, research, and/or outreach related to the food and fiber sectors and the natural resource base that supports them.

The time required to complete the doctoral degree in agricultural economics is comparable to that required for the economics PhD.

Eligibility Criteria

Earned master’s degree prior to entering the PhD.
You are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and subject-specific GPA of 3.5 or above.
English language proficiency requirements (non-native English speakers)

PhD Funding Coverage

In addition to the stipend, you will be given with health insurance and the majority of your tuition costs.

Explore Current Funded PhD Position Here

Application Requirement

Please note that applications to our Ph.D. program require you to submit your CV, your undergraduate transcripts (and, if applicable, transcripts from your Masters or other postgraduate courses), your scores in the GRE exam, your scores in the TOEFL exam (unless you can show that your undergraduate education was taught entirely in English), a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation on your behalf.

Application Deadline

Academic departments may have earlier or later deadlines, so we recommend you contact them if the information is not listed on the degree programs page.

Fall Semester