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Best Economics Schools in North Carolina
Top Economics programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $73,634
Top Economics Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $79,084 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $153,139 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $91,751 |
| 4 | Elon University #111 national | $73,684 |
| 5 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $58,848 |
| 6 | East Carolina University #579 national | $56,602 |
| 7 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $51,790 |
| 8 | Winston-Salem State University #1205 national | N/A |
| 9 | University of North Carolina Asheville #1542 national | $52,466 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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