Computer & Information Sciences at College of Charleston
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what College of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Charleston
Many students take online classes at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at College of Charleston
Use these rankings to compare College of Charleston’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 32 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #20 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 409 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #299 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1068 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from College of Charleston
Graduates of College of Charleston’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,416 |
| 2 years | $65,238 |
| 3 years | $78,911 |
| 4 years | $94,025 |
| 5 years | $110,457 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $94,025, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 90% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from College of Charleston stands at $23,447.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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