Economics at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in economics earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Asheville Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 305 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $66,787 | $61,430 | #330 | $41,502 |
| 306 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $66,760 | $65,591 | #300 | $45,386 |
| 307 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $66,749 | $60,737 | #334 | — |
| 308 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $66,736 | $71,617 | #250 | $28,301 |
| 309 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $66,682 | $60,676 | #336 | $37,149 |
| 310 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $66,621 | $69,322 | #269 | $53,350 |
| 311 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $66,453 | $69,148 | #272 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,346 | $73,410 | #25 of 57 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 | $36,891 | #161 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Biology | $47,302 | $27,943 | #749 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $40,444 | $23,023 | #41 of 68 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| Music | $37,484 | — | #222 of 268 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,301 one year after graduating and $66,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #250 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,971.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.