# University of North Carolina Asheville: Economics (bachelor's)

Asheville, NC. IPEDS 199111, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-asheville/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,301
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,736 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,791 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in NC: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (9 colleges, $69,296): -$2,560
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,736 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,219 | $35,506 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $8,735 | $37,735 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,570 | $49,982 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,854 | $68,489 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $18,786 | $81,156 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Economics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $161,149 | $13,437 | $29,612 | 97% |
| Elon University | $112,303 | $19,500 | $41,555 | 84% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $103,846 | $15,843 | $11,655 | 91% |
| Wake Forest University | $98,209 | $20,927 | $28,719 | 89% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $69,296 | $27,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Appalachian State University | $67,285 | $21,894 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $66,736 | $18,791 | $12,250 | 55% |
| East Carolina University | $64,597 | $25,375 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $50,863 | not reported | $10,965 | 56% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $59,320 Asheville, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $63,760 Asheville, NC, $78,410 NC, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $97,690 Asheville, NC, $119,090 NC, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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