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General Economics Schools in South Carolina

316 students earned General Economics degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Economics major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in South Carolina

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 287
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in South Carolina

1,900 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in South Carolina

General Economics grads earn an average of $70,190 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 93% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#3

Furman University

Greenville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Furman. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $32,563. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 66% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. In their early career, Wofford grads earn an average salary of $48,020.

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at PC. This private school has an average net price of $21,460.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 95% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,336 a year. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

General Economics Careers in SC

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Economics Professors 9% $69,000
Economists 8% $60,480
Managers 8% $98,620

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