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General Computer Science Schools in South Carolina

95 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 68
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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
35,470 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public school has an average net price of $20,559.

#2

Furman University

Greenville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#3

Wofford College

Spartanburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#4

Claflin University

Orangeburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,223 after graduation.

#6

Benedict College

Columbia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,731 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,174 a year.

#7

College of Charleston

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public school has an average net price of $19,654.

#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,994 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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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