Economics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is in Greensboro, NC.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Among 18,012 students, 4,721 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,632 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #438 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #438 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,326 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $39,647 |
| 4 years | $51,263 |
| 5 years | $59,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro take home a median $51,263, compared with $54,048 for all University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
This Economics program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 21 |
| Quantitative Economics | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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.