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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

13 Colleges
$47,696 Avg Salary
$22,047 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree 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.

The Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in South Carolina to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $21,313. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $420.

Full Economics at Clemson University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Of the 85 students majoring in economics at UofSC, 81% are male and 19% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $21,035 in student debt.

Full Economics at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

#3

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Out of the 13 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Furman University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 68% are male.

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#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

About 61% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 39% are male.

On average, economics graduates from C of C take out $22,361 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Economics at College of Charleston Report

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Wofford College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in South Carolina. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 44% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 56% are male.

Full Economics at Wofford College Report

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

With a ranking of #6, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, economics graduates from Winthrop take out $24,496 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Economics at Winthrop University Report

#7

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the town of Clinton, PC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Economics at Presbyterian College Report

With a ranking of #8, Francis Marion University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Economics at Francis Marion University

With a ranking of #8, Coastal Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on Economics at Coastal Carolina University

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

With a ranking of #8, Converse College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

Read full report on Economics at Converse College

Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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 13 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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