Economic Development
North Carolina A&T State University is a powerful economic engine for North Carolina. In fiscal year 2022, the university and its alumni generated a total economic impact of $2.4 billion, equivalent to supporting 17,337 jobs statewide.
Through university operations, research, construction, visitor and student spending, and the contributions of N.C. A&T alumni, the university generated $1.42 billion in added income for North Carolina—approximately 0.21% of the state’s gross state product (GSP).
Economic Impact at a Glance
$1.2 billion – Alumni Impact | 6,959 jobs
$744 million – Operations Spending Impact | 7,163 jobs
$178 million – Student Spending Impact | 1,576 jobs
$157 million – Research Spending Impact | 783 jobs
$79 million – Construction Spending Impact | 488 jobs
$44 million – Visitor Spending Impact | 368 jobs
From educating a highly skilled workforce and advancing groundbreaking research to attracting investment and strengthening communities, N.C. A&T’s impact extends far beyond campus—helping drive economic growth and opportunity across North Carolina.
