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Economics Schools in South Carolina

320 students earned Economics degrees in South Carolina in the <nil> 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 282
Master’s Degree 25
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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $22,116. Graduates earn an average $56,107 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,796. 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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,832 a year. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $25,925. 86% of the teachers are full time.

#4

College of Charleston

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,394. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#5

Wofford College

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

In their early career, Wofford grads earn an average salary of $53,445. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Winthrop University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,033. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Winthrop.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#8

Converse College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. Graduates earn an average $33,385 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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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