Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

6 Colleges
$12,994 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in South Carolina. In total, 769 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in South Carolina.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Best South Carolina Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found University of South Carolina - Columbia to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UofSC are $12,688 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UofSC carry an average student debtload of $26,001. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.

UofSC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

Read More…

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

Clemson undergraduate students pay an average of $15,558 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Clemson accumulate an average of around $22,697 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Clemson University Report

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

Out of the 6 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Charleston landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at C of C are $12,978 a year. CIS majors at C of C take out an average of $25,106 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, C of C is ranked #3 for overall quality for CIS in South Carolina.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at College of Charleston

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - South Carolina helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in South Carolina. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - South Carolina are $13,515 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Strayer University - South Carolina carry an average student debtload of $40,372.

Read More…

Out of the 6 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Upstate landed the # 5 spot on the list. USC Upstate is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.

USC Upstate undergraduate students pay an average of $11,583 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from USC Upstate carry an average student debtload of $34,163.

USC Upstate also made our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list, coming in at #4.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of South Carolina - Upstate

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Carolina University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Conway.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University are $11,640 per year. CIS majors at Coastal Carolina University take out an average of $30,554 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Coastal Carolina University did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

Read More…

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Virginia 3,727
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
Kentucky 1,480

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.