North Carolina · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in North Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.51
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
5
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$6,608
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$122,470
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Philosophy in North Carolina

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest Private not-for-profit
558%$6,608

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

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$93,890 avg · 1,660 jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,320 avg · 670 jobs
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$98,060 avg · 510 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$132,670 avg · 480 jobs
Economists
$122,470 avg · 250 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy 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 Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program, specifically focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, offers a systematic study of fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values. This interdisciplinary approach is ideal for students…

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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