by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in computer & information sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 #224 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 224 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 32 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 482 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 18 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,322 | $38,100 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 72% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 9 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Roughly 67% 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 graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 236 |
| Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 58 |