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General Information Science Schools in South Carolina

117 students earned Information Science degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Information Science is the 4th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 7,810 people employed in jobs related to an information science degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for General Information Science Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, information science grads earn an average of $92,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 8 colleges in South Carolina that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#3

Furman University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227.

#5

College of Charleston

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,806 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,605.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

An average student at South University, Columbia will pay a net price of $20,761. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at South University, Columbia.

General Information Science Careers in SC

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 15% $77,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Computer and Information Research Scientists 3% $99,640

View Nationwide General Information Science Report

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