Study finds higher education adds $63.5 billion to NC’s economy

By Jane Stancill. A new report says higher education as a whole in North Carolina had a $63.5 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2012-13.
The analysis is the first to measure the statewide impact of the UNC system, the state’s community colleges and the 36 private colleges in North Carolina. It was conducted by an Idaho-based firm, Economic Modeling Specialists International, commissioned by the private colleges and private funds from the public universities and the North Carolina Chamber. More...

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