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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in South Carolina

13 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.

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

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Economics Colleges.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

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

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Clemson take out is $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $420.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for economics students. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Economics majors at UofSC take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Economics at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

#3

Furman University

Greenville, SC

The excellent programs at Furman University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in South Carolina. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Economics at Furman University Report

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular 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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#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wofford College is a great place for economics students. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Wofford is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Economics at Wofford College

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the town of Clinton, PC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Economics at Presbyterian College

Coastal Carolina University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at Coastal Carolina University Report

Francis Marion University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.

Full Economics at Francis Marion University Report

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in South Carolina ranking. 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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