Best colleges South Carolina

2023 best colleges in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to a number of historic universities and liberal arts colleges, such as Wofford College, one of a select few institutions in the region founded before the American Civil War. The combination of nationally leading academic programs and vibrant student life at Clemson University attracts students from around the country, but the University of South Carolina system also deserves recognition for its leading sports science programs. The Citadel, one of only six senior military colleges in the United States, is renowned for the quality of its academics and prepares graduates for military careers.

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#1 in South Carolina | #221 in Economics nationally

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina

Economic score: 3.98

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $32,563

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.1 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $57,318

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $969

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 71%
Graduation rate: 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in South Carolina | #232 in Economics nationally

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Economic score: 4.17

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $21,262

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $48,273

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $4,262

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 49%
Graduation rate: 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in South Carolina | #270 in Economics nationally
Economic score: 4.96

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $20,559

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $44,357

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $7,745

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 62%
Graduation rate: 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in South Carolina | #293 in Economics nationally

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

Economic score: 5.80

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $19,654

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $41,937

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $11,550

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 76%
Graduation rate: 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in economics in South Carolina?

Years

4.7 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in economics in South Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.7 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in economics earn in South Carolina?

Salary

$46,247

The median bachelor's degree in economics graduate earns $46,247 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in economics cost in South Carolina?

Net cost

$22,307

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in economics is $22,307. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.