by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 39 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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 colleges 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 wonderful choice 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
North Carolina State University is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in economics. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in economics from North Carolina State University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in economics needs to take a look at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges 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 | 24 |
| General Economics | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
