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General Computer Science Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 126 students earned their Computer Science degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in South Carolina

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.8%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in South Carolina

There are 20,630 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $80,250, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in South Carolina that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,796. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Furman University

Greenville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,463 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,925. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#3

Wofford College

Spartanburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,445 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Wofford.

#4

Claflin University

Orangeburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,308. 99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,341 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at CSU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

#6

Benedict College

Columbia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,908 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#7

College of Charleston

Charleston
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,941 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,155 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,102 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,680.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

General Computer Science Careers in SC

Some of the careers computer science 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
Systems Software Developers 15% $77,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $50,140
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Computer and Information Research Scientists 3% $99,640
Computer Programmers -6% $75,680

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