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Computer Science Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 27 students earned their CompSci degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in South Carolina

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
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 compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 66.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 20,630 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $80,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
6 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 school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. A typical student attending C of C will pay a net price of $19,654.

Computer Science Careers in SC

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Computer Information Systems 105
Computer Programming 8
Information Technology 7
Information Science 1

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