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Economics Schools in North Carolina

1,251 students earned Economics degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in North Carolina

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,058
Master’s Degree 148
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in North Carolina

30,600 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $81,470, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 64% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Duke University

Durham
256 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,603 after graduation. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#5

Davidson College

Davidson
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,983 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,042. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,971 a year.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,958 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,734 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. An average student at Elon will pay a net price of $38,122.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,963 after earning their degree at this institution.

Economics Careers in NC

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,370
Managers 12% $113,560
Economics Professors 10% $91,330
Economists 0% $80,400

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