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2025 Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in North Carolina
193 Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
$54,853 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in business/managerial economics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #119 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 193 degrees in business/managerial economics annually.

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Choosing a Great Business/Managerial Economics School

Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in North Carolina Your choice of business/managerial economics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Business/Managerial Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Business/Managerial Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Managerial Economics
Doctor's Degrees in Managerial Economics

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Business/Managerial Economics in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the managerial economics degree levels they offer.

Top North Carolina Schools in Managerial Economics

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
103 Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
11.7% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a degree in business/managerial economics. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 103 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Business/Managerial Economics degree recipients from North Carolina State University earn a boost of around $5,516 over the average income of business/managerial economics majors.

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Any student pursuing a degree in business/managerial economics has to check out Appalachian State University. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from Appalachian State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
$43,826 Median Starting Salary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great choice for students interested in a degree in business/managerial economics. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #367 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the managerial economics program make around $43,826 for their early career.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in business/managerial economics. UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro. This university ranks 17th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 24 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the managerial economics program report average early career income of $43,790.

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Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Greensboro.

There were roughly 27 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at Greensboro College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the managerial economics program make about $42,816 for their early career.

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Best Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 394
Florida 282 171
Virginia 274 157
Tennessee 269 130
South Carolina 248 122
Kentucky 244 126
Louisiana 242 66
Mississippi 234 43
Arkansas 234 74
Alabama 233 294
West Virginia 207 43

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Business/Managerial Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Managerial Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Business Economics 193

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 14,009
Accounting 3,713
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 3,038
Finance & Financial Management 1,337
Marketing 1,307
General Business/Commerce 583
Hospitality Management 454
Entrepreneurial Studies 277
Management Information Systems 270
Human Resource Management 250

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