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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Carolina

148 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 11th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in South Carolina

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 22.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 68.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in South Carolina

There are 48,210 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $77,950, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year. 93% of the teachers are full time.

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

94% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#3

College of Charleston

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

In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C.

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

66% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,806 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,129. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,124 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $44,870
Systems Software Developers 15% $77,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Database Administrators 14% $78,270
Computer Systems Analysts 14% $76,370
Computer Network Architects 13% $83,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $50,140
Multimedia Artists and Animators 12% $35,440
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $71,480
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Managers 8% $98,620
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Graphic Designers 5% $39,380
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 computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Engineering 617
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 297
Physical Sciences 89
Natural Resources & Conservation 82
Architecture/Urban Planning 80
Mathematics & Statistics 62
Engineering Technologies 51
Agriculture 43

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