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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Carolina

1,879 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in South Carolina

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 906
Associate Degree 455
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 368
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 368
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 368
Master’s Degree 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in South Carolina

There are 48,210 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $77,950, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

281 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,317 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,654. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, USC Upstate grads earn an average salary of $37,542. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University.

#7

Limestone College

Gaffney
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,943 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,730 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,160.

#8

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,540.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,339 a year.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $87,170
Information Security Analysts 23% $70,550
Web Developers 16% $74,970
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $44,870
Systems Software Developers 15% $77,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Database Administrators 14% $78,270
Computer Systems Analysts 14% $76,370
Computer Network Architects 13% $83,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $50,140
Multimedia Artists and Animators 12% $35,440
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $71,480
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Managers 8% $98,620
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Graphic Designers 5% $39,380
Computer and Information Research Scientists 3% $99,640
Computer Programmers -6% $75,680
Data Entry Keyers -17% $28,690
Computer Operators -19% $41,870
Word Processors and Typists -32% $37,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,790
Engineering 2,318
Engineering Technologies 814
Agriculture 473
Physical Sciences 424
Mathematics & Statistics 363
Natural Resources & Conservation 255
Architecture/Urban Planning 199

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