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Information Science at University of South Carolina-Upstate

If you are interested in studying Information Science, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Carolina-Upstate is located in Spartanburg, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 information science degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Upstate.

Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Among 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value South Carolina #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #4 of 4
Best Value Southeast (Region) #18 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #31 of 45
Best Value Nationwide #84 of 209
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #186 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate

Students who complete University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Information Science at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,885
3 years $52,577
4 years $66,316
5 years $76,204

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Information Science graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median of $66,316, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Information Science graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Among the 16 bachelor’s information science graduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

University of South Carolina-Upstate gender breakdown of Information Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 4
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Minority students account for 56% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Upstate, above the national average of 53%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Upstate

The Information Science program at University of South Carolina-Upstate includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Information Science 16

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at University of South Carolina-Upstate work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists $117,424

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