• The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Queen’s University is a 4-year program.
  • These Ranks are given to the Program by Maclean’s in 2020:
    • In terms of program reputation, this program ranks 9th among Canadian Universities.
    • In terms of research reputation, this program ranks 7th among Canadian Universities.
  • The graduation rate for this program is 78.8%, Which shows that the majority of the students get graduated.
  • The Employment rate after
    • 6 months after graduation is 93.3%.
    • 2 years after graduation is 100%.
  • The Acceptance Rate is 20% which increases the chances of students getting enrolled.
  • The Student to Teacher ratio is 20:1, which bridges the gap between Students and Teachers.
  • The Female to male ratio is 5:5 which gives equal chances for both the genders to compete.
  • The Average internship salary of the student is 30,750 USD.
  • A special feature of the M.A. program is that it offers students the chance to undertake independent research with individual supervision, in the form of either an M.A. Essay or a Master's Thesis.
  • Most students choose the former option since the essay is designed to be written during the summer after all coursework has been completed.
  • This degree can take a student's career in many directions. Students are equipped with a strong foundation for careers in:
    • Financial risk analyst
    • Data analyst
    • Financial planner
    • Accountant
    • Economic researcher
    • Financial consultant