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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in South Carolina

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across South Carolina, there were 769 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,947 and $30,271 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer information systems. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer information systems program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina”.

Top 26 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in South Carolina

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Voorhees College
Denmark, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Voorhees College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Voorhees College is located in Denmark, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Voorhees College

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Upstate landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 51 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Full University of South Carolina - Upstate Computer Information Systems Report

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Strayer University - South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - South Carolina. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Strayer University - South Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Strayer University - South Carolina

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #4 spot on the list. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 239 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Clemson University

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Wesleyan University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina. SWU is a small school located in Central, South Carolina that handed out 12 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at SWU

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

College of Charleston landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. C of C is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 66 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at C of C

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. South Carolina State University is a small public school situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awarded 11 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at South Carolina State University

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 236 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at UofSC

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, South Carolina. It awarded 49 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Coastal Carolina University Computer Information Systems Report

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Lander University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Lander University is a public institution located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Lander University Computer Information Systems Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Winthrop is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Winthrop University Computer Information Systems Report

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full The Citadel Computer Information Systems Report

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Bob Jones University Computer Information Systems Report

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University of South Carolina - Aiken came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, this small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Full University of South Carolina - Aiken Computer Information Systems Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Columbia College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Columbia College South Carolina

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. Limestone College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gaffney, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Limestone College Computer Information Systems Report

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #17. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Full Francis Marion University Computer Information Systems Report

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University of South Carolina - Beaufort landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, this small public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of South Carolina - Beaufort

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. CSU is located in Charleston, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Full Charleston Southern University Computer Information Systems Report

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #20, Anderson University South Carolina did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Anderson, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Anderson University South Carolina Computer Information Systems Report

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at North Greenville University

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Southeastern College - Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina

Southeastern College - Charleston ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina list. Southeastern College - Charleston is located in North Charleston, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Southeastern College - Charleston

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Benedict College is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Benedict College

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

Newberry College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #21. Newberry, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Newberry College

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. Claflin University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awarded 0 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Claflin University

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Southeastern College - Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina

Southeastern College - Columbia landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in South Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 0 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Southeastern College - Columbia

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