MS, Economic Analytics
at Towson University

In this master’s program, you will learn to combine economic methods with data analytics techniques to assess the causal impact of policies, laws, business practices, natural events, and other interventions on economic outcomes of interest.Data science and machine learning techniques are increasingly being applied to economics, and this program will equip you with the necessary tools and critical thinking skills to do so effectively. Courses include computational economics, machine learning for economics, causal inference, and impact evaluation.The program’s innovative and rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare you for work as an economist, analyst or statistician. These are high quality, knowledge economy jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2021 median salary for an economist is $105,630 per year, and job growth in the area is expected to be strong.