by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #243 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
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 |
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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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 67% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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.