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Economics Schools in North Carolina

193 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 148
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate 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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 19.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 67.9%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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

This private school has an average net price of $32,459. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,971 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State.

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

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,776. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,522 a year.

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
Geography & Cartography 112
International Relations & Security 87
Sociology 80
Political Science & Government 69
Anthropology 30
Criminology 1

View all majors related to Economics

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