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Economics Schools in South Carolina

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

An Economics major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in South Carolina

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 economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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 Economics Grads in South Carolina

8,110 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $68,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer 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. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559. 94% of students get financical aid.

#3

Furman University

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $32,563. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#4

College of Charleston

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

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114.

#5

Wofford College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Winthrop University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $21,460.

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,129. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Converse College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,534. In their early career, Converse grads earn an average salary of $31,585.

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

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,336 a year.

Economics Careers in SC

Some of the careers 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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