North Carolina
Population: 10,273,419
State Rank: 9
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $1,260,816 | 6 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $15,662 | 8 |
| National Science Foundation | $140,347 | 9 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $11,497 | 4 |
| Total | $1,428,323 | 6 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 247,703 | $99,867 |
| Medical Device | 38,234 | $60,063 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 73,667 | $86,279 |
| Overall Private Sector | 3,375,691 | $45,021 |
Source:
Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in North Carolina, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $2,194,000,000 | 17 |
| Industry | $6,765,000,000 | 10 |
| Universities | $540,000,000 | 10 |
| Other | $2,272,000,000 | 6 |
| Total | $11,771,000,000 | 12 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018