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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Department of Economics is located in Chapel Hill, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
438
Applied
43
Accepted
17
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
86
Total Graduate Students
45%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.49% |
| White or Caucasian | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.33% |
Gender
Male (83%)
Female (16%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 0
Male (27)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health economics, micro theory/IO, labor economics, economic history, financial econometrics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. John S. Akin
Phone: 919-962-2211
Phone: 919-962-2211
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