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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Carolina

26 Colleges
$53,947 Avg Salary
$30,271 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in South Carolina to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Carolina.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

CIS majors at Clemson take out an average of $23,700 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UofSC carry an average student debt load of $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.

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#3

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

Out of the 26 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 city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.

CIS majors at C of C take out an average of $22,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $327, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Upstate. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Carolina list. USC Upstate is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at USC Upstate take out is $35,137.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Coastal Carolina University is a great place for computer information systems students. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Conway.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Winthrop is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill.

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Strayer University - South Carolina landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Strayer University - South Carolina take out is $47,787.

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.

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Southern Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Central, SWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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South Carolina State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 26 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).

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