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Economics Schools in North Carolina

1,251 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 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

There are 30,600 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, 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 economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Duke University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $32,459. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#3

Wake Forest University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550.

#5

Davidson College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,554 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,122. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon.

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
Survey Researchers 4% $75,030
Economists 0% $80,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Political Science & Government 1,764
Sociology 1,105
Anthropology 406
Geography & Cartography 223
Criminology 209
General Social Sciences 114
International Relations & Security 113
Sociology & Anthropology 10

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