by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Clemson University compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Clemson University is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #218 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clemson University awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Clemson University earn a median of $55,077 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, economics students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
Learn more about Clemson University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 72% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 87% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Clemson University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a doctoral 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 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Clemson University.
The economics program at Clemson University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 |
Clemson University conferred 6 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (83%).