# University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 199139, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,826
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,182 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $63,746): +$3,436
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,983

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,182 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 | $10,357 | $44,535 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 2.8 years |

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

## Business Economics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $82,096 | $23,250 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $67,182 | $23,250 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $60,309 | $20,930 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Greensboro College | $59,215 | $27,000 | $17,882 | 46% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $102,920 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $98,560 NC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $133,530 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $132,040 NC, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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