by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 39 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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The economics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their doctor's degree.
The economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.
Duke University is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in economics has to look into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in economics from North Carolina State University
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 7 |
| Virginia | 127 | 37 |
| Georgia | 126 | 20 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 11 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 15 |
| Alabama | 98 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 8 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Anthropology | 12 |