by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at NC State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #78 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 78 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 12 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 70 |
Here is each degree level available for economics at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 14 master’s degrees in economics.
NC State University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NC State University conferred 14 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 16 doctoral degrees in economics.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NC State University granted 16 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (81%).