by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNCA ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,951 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCA, economics students borrow a median amount of $18,791 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Of the 19 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNCA, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 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 Asheville with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 31 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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