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Business Economics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,790/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #66 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$499K	$498K	$471K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.4x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.3x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,125

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $43,790/yr fall 18% below the $53,330 national median for Business Economics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,125 in median debt against $43,790 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #66 of 81 Business Economics programs, University of North Carolina at Greensboro falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 13,848 students in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Economics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Business Economics careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $470,603 in decade earnings vs $498,904 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business Economics from University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →