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Economics Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Economics Grads in North Carolina

99,580 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Economics Jobs in North Carolina

Economics grads earn an average of $90,852 in the state and $99,045 nationwide.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,058 after earning their degree at this institution. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,635 in their first year after graduation. About 22% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Davidson College

Davidson

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,411 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 14% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Economics Careers in NC

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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