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Best Economics Schools in South Carolina

2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina

9 Colleges
$40,099 Avg Salary
$23,250 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Economics is the #39 most popular major in South Carolina with 316 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Economics Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a .

Top South Carolina Schools in Economics

#1

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Our analysis found Furman University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Clemson carry an average student debtload of $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $420.

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#3

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wofford College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 9 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 4 spot on the list. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from UofSC carry an average student debtload of $24,000.

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#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.

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#6

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Clinton, PC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Coastal Carolina University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

With a ranking of #8, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Francis Marion University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 642
Virginia 1,329
North Carolina 1,251
Florida 1,443
Tennessee 436
Kentucky 222
Louisiana 209
Arkansas 103
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
West Virginia 42

Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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