2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina
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
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Top South Carolina Schools in Economics
Our 2023 rankings named Furman University the best school in South Carolina for economics students. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for economics students. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very 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.
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 small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from UofSC carry an average student debtload of $24,000.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.
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 college with a small student population.
Coastal Carolina University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Winthrop University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Francis Marion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.
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 |
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Economics Related Rankings by Major
Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Economics
| 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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