by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 142 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from UofSC. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $48,149. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, economics students borrow a median amount of $34,919 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UofSC. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UofSC economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UofSC in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 205 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Sociology | 26 |
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