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2023 Best Information Science Schools in South Carolina

7 Colleges
$54,203 Avg Salary
$36,049 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 117 degrees and certificates were awarded to information science students who went to a South Carolina college or university. This makes it the #84 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in South Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Schools in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a .

Top South Carolina Schools in Information Science

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Clemson carry an average student debtload of $25,982.

Full Information Science at Clemson University Report

Out of the 7 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Information Science at University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Strayer University - South Carolina is a great place for information science students. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - South Carolina carry an average student debtload of $51,351.

Full Information Science at Strayer University - South Carolina Report

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.

IS majors at C of C take out an average of $25,037 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Information Science at College of Charleston Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Upstate. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in South Carolina list. USC Upstate is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.

Full Information Science at University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

Coastal Carolina University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Conway.

IS majors at Coastal Carolina University take out an average of $26,308 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Information Science at Coastal Carolina University Report

South University, Columbia landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the large suburb of Columbia, South University, Columbia is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, IS graduates from South University, Columbia take out $51,566 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Information Science at South University, Columbia Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 413
Virginia 532
North Carolina 224
Florida 404
Tennessee 11
Kentucky 106
Louisiana 126
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
Mississippi 1
West Virginia 60

Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

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