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 #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,069 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,062 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from UofSC in 2020-2021, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 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 bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 200 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 38 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
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