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Economics Schools in North Carolina

1,297 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,119
Master’s Degree 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.7%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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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
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,831 a year. 60% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

#2

Duke University

Durham
256 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
17,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $82,232 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,214. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $43,995. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#5

Davidson College

Davidson
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,057.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,858 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,873.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,897. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

An average student at Elon will pay a net price of $39,437. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

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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