North Carolina · Economics and Computer Science

Best Economics and Computer Science institutions in North Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Economics and Computer Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of economics with computational techniques. This program is designed for students interested in understanding economic systems while…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.39
States offered
7
with a program page
Degrees / yr
21
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,260
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
97%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$122,470
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Economics and Computer Science in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Duke University
Durham Private not-for-profit
2197%$16,260

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
250
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$122,470
median $111,770
Best-paying metro
$127,810
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Economics and Computer Science programs in North Carolina.

How much do Economists earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Economists in North Carolina is $122,470 (median $111,770), across about 250 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Economics and Computer Science program?+

The Economics and Computer Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines the principles of economics with computational techniques. This program is designed for students interested in understanding economic systems while…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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