Economics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,311 |
| 2 years | $51,794 |
| 3 years | $66,687 |
| 4 years | $79,084 |
| 5 years | $96,785 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill report median earnings of $79,084, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $15,843.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Economics program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 345 |
| Quantitative Economics | 141 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.