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Best Economics Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 5 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 146 recent graduates. Graduates in South Carolina earn $43,149 on average within two years — 11% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

5
Schools in SC
$43,149
SC Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in South Carolina

Public Schools (3)
$39,985
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$47,895
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $7,910 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in South Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Clemson University logo

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

$38,649
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,128
Graduates: 76
Acceptance: 38.0%
#2
University of South Carolina-Columbia logo

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

$39,369
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,069
Graduates: 70
Acceptance: 61.5%
#3
Furman University logo

Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private

$57,318
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 52.6%
#4
College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

$41,937
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.0%
#5
Wofford College logo

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · Private

$38,472
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 58.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in South Carolina?
Clemson University ranks #1 for Economics in South Carolina with median graduate earnings of $38,649 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in South Carolina?
Economics graduates in South Carolina earn an average of $43,149 within two years of graduation. This is 11% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in South Carolina?
Clemson University is the most selective Economics program in South Carolina with an acceptance rate of 38.0%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 56.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $47,895 vs $39,985 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Carolina

Chemical Engineering $72,701 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,549 Computer Engineering $65,872 Engineering-Related Fields $62,665 Civil Engineering $59,438 International Business $56,853 Information Science/Studies $56,848 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $53,919
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.