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Overview for Economics, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Careers for Economics, General Majors

A major in Economics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Economics, General

Top 9 South Carolina Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
 10
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$29,465 
Furman University
Greenville, SC
 19
(2.9%)
Moderately Selective$34,588 
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
 81
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$23,401 
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Benedict College
Columbia, SC
 7
(2.0%)
Open Admissions$14,570 
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
 51
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,908 
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
 6
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,979 
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
 22
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$20,418 
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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
 8
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$20,610 
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
 1
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$24,500 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.