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General Economics in North Carolina

General Economics Schools in North Carolina

641 students earned General Economics degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 641

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in North Carolina

There are 13,150 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $81,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

362 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Wake Forest University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. 87% of the teachers are full time.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 70% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,018. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,582. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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General Economics Careers in NC

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Quantitative Economics 456

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