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

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199148, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,790
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,309 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,930 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $63,746): -$3,437
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,856

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,309 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 | $7,305 | $31,850 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,082 | $35,238 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,605 | $50,598 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,979 | $74,028 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,580 | $85,369 | 3.2 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 $95,000 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $98,560 NC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $96,550 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $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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