by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #266 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 266 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 31 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 of 391 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer & information sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 236 |
| Certificate | 58 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 275 |
| Information Science/Studies | 27 |
| Computer Science | 21 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 236 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 15% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $78,153 a year. This is higher than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 81% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 58 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 64% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 12 |
