by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Carolina-Columbia among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #271 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 271 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 70 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of South Carolina-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $57,679 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, economics graduates take on a median debt of $24,062 in student loans. This is lower than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 78% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |
