2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Carolina. With 1,245 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in North Carolina to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Economics Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debt load of $14,135. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $245.
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The excellent programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in North Carolina. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Duke take out is $13,187.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
Economics majors at Wake Forest University take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, economics graduates from ECU take out $24,788 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $379, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Davidson College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Davidson, Davidson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Economics majors at Davidson take out an average of $22,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
North Carolina State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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With a ranking of #8, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, economics majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.
With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
Elon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Economics majors at Elon take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,443 |
| Georgia | 641 |
| Tennessee | 436 |
| Louisiana | 206 |
| Virginia | 1,327 |
| West Virginia | 42 |
| Alabama | 107 |
| Mississippi | 63 |
| South Carolina | 316 |
| Arkansas | 103 |
| Kentucky | 221 |
Majors Related to Economics
Economics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 25,066 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 21,078 |
| Applied Economics | 550 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 535 |
| International Economics | 305 |
| Other Economics | 275 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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