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General Computer Science Schools in South Carolina

578 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 483
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in South Carolina

There are 20,390 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $82,500, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 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:

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 89% of students get financical aid.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UofSC.

#3

College of Charleston

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

In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,542 a year. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,345 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at SWU.

#9

Lander University

Greenwood
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

In their early career, Lander University grads earn an average salary of $34,095. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,041.

General Computer Science Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Computer Systems Analysts 14% $76,370
Database Administrators 14% $78,270
Computer Network Architects 13% $83,490
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $71,480
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Computer and Information Research Scientists 3% $99,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Information Technology 172
Other Computer Sciences 15
Informatics 4

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