UNC Alumni Contribute $30.1 Billion to State’s Economy

Posted Jul 14, 2026
In every corner of North Carolina, Tar Heels are leaving a large financial footprint. Alumni contributed a minimum of $30.1 billion in economic activity across the state in 2025, according to data released Wednesday by the University. Alumni contributed $18.3 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and produced $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Carolina Alumni Review)

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