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Economics in North Carolina

Economics Schools in North Carolina

1,245 students earned Economics degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

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
Master’s Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

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: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 30,600 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in North Carolina

Economics grads earn an average of $81,470 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Duke University

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

An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $30,785. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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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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21 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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14 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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10 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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10 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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#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Geography & Cartography 112
International Relations & Security 87
Sociology 80
Political Science & Government 69
Anthropology 30

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