by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Economics Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #70 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 180 |
| Sociology | 116 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.