MIT’s Master’s in Economics: How much it costs and what financial aid you can get

MIT’s Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) master’s offers an affordable, flexible path for aspiring economists. Students complete online MicroMasters courses before an eight-month in-person program costing about $65,000, including living expenses. Financial aid, fellowships, and country-specific funding like FIDERH and Lemann Foundation support make the program accessible, blending academic rigor with affordability and real-world impact.