The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business is beginning the 2026–27 academic year with continued recognition at both the state and national levels.
In its newly released 2027 Best Colleges rankings, Niche again named Clemson University the No. 1 college in South Carolina for business, accounting, finance and economics.
According to Niche, Clemson ranks:
- No. 1 of 26 Best Colleges for Business in South Carolina
- No. 1 of 16 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in South Carolina
- No. 1 of 5 Best Colleges for Economics in South Carolina
- No. 17 of 820 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America
- No. 32 of 1,238 Best Colleges for Business in America
- No. 88 of 518 Best Colleges for Economics in America
The latest results reflect notable national gains for the College. Clemson moved up six places to No. 32 nationally for business, while accounting and finance climbed 13 places to No. 17. Those results place Clemson among the top 3 percent of institutions evaluated nationally in both categories.
The recognition comes amid continued growth in demand for business education at Clemson. Pre-business is the most common intended major among the University’s incoming Class of 2030, selected following a record cycle of more than 66,000 first-year applications.
“These rankings are a testament to the extraordinary work of our faculty and staff, the ambition of our students and the commitment of our industry partners,” said Dean Wendy York. “Together, we have built an experiential learning model that connects academic excellence with the realities of business. Those partnerships create opportunities for our students to learn by doing, build relevant skills and graduate prepared to lead. That is what ultimately defines our success.”
Together, these results reflect the Powers College of Business’s continued commitment to delivering a relevant, experiential business education that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. Through close collaboration among faculty, staff and industry partners, Clemson students gain the knowledge, experience and skills to make an immediate impact.
