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2023 Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina

10 Colleges
$54,203 Avg Salary
$36,049 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 3rd in South Carolina. In fact, 117 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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.

The Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 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 Information Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the IS 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 information science students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, IS graduates from Clemson take out $25,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for information science students. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

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#3

Furman University

Greenville, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Furman University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Upstate is a great place for information science students. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Information Science at University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charleston.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from C of C carry an average student debt load of $25,037.

Full Information Science at College of Charleston Report

With a ranking of #6, Coastal Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of around $26,308 in student debt.

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Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina list. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.

IS majors at Strayer University - South Carolina take out an average of $51,351 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, South University, Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbia.

On average, IS graduates from South University, Columbia take out $51,566 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Information Science at South University, Columbia

#9

Benedict College

Columbia, SC

Benedict College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Benedict College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, Claflin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Information Science at Claflin University

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 126
West Virginia 60
Virginia 532
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 224
Mississippi 1
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
Florida 404
Kentucky 106

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

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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