by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Economics Schools | 128 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from Clemson. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,075 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Clemson is $448 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Clemson. About 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Clemson in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 88 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Other Social Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.