International & Development Economics, MS
Career Outcomes
For almost a quarter century, the MS in International and Development Economics (IDEC) program has cultivated a vibrant, global alumni network. Our graduates hold influential roles across the World Bank, United Nations, US government agencies, international NGOs, consulting firms, and prominent companies in the US and around the world.
What types of positions do graduates obtain?
IDEC alumni work across a wide spectrum of roles in international development, economics, policy, analytics, research, and the private sector. Common job titles include:
- Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Economist
- Educator
- Evaluation Specialist
- Managing Consultant
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Professional
- Policy Analyst
- Pre-Doctoral Fellow
- Product Manager
- Public Sector & Government Specialist
- Research Analyst
- Research Associate
- Statistical Specialist
- Strategy Lead
- UX Researcher
Where have alumni been hired?
A select list:
- International Organizations: World Bank, UNICEF, IMF
- US Government & Public Sector: US Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Bank, US Census Bureau, FEMA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, City & County of San Francisco
- Research Institutions & Universities: University of Chicago, Stanford University, Princeton University
- Private Sector & Tech Companies: Blackrock, Google, Meta, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Visa, Wells Fargo
- Consulting Firms: Analysis Group, Charles River Associates, Edgeworth Economics, ERM, Tractus Asia, S&P Global Intelligence
What PhD programs have alumni attended?
Building on their IDEC research experience and econometric training, many alumni also advance to prestigious PhD programs. A select list includes:
- Boston University
- Texas A&M University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Davis
- University of California, Santa Cruz
- University of Houston
- University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
- University of Maryland
- University of Michigan
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- University of Washington
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
