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General Economics Schools in South Carolina

319 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 282
Master’s Degree 24
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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,796. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $48,846.

#3

Furman University

Greenville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,463 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,832 a year. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,941 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,394.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,174 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,039 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,231 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,962. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,440 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,272. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,923 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,385 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,473 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,382. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,351 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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