Economics
Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, NC
$28,301Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,736Median earnings 4 years after
$54,370Median earnings 5 years after
$18,971Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of North Carolina Asheville earn a median of $28,301 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $18,971, about 67% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham | $98,649 | $13,187 |
| Elon University Elon | $69,298 | $19,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $65,344 | $14,135 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $56,416 | $20,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $46,425 | $24,788 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $45,446 | $26,000 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $33,742 | $20,500 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $25,653 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville make?
The median salary is $28,301 one year after graduation and $54,370 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,971.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.