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2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in South Carolina

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Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.

Across South Carolina, there were 1,879 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,897 and $27,959 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 906 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,293 and $28,603 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 31 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in computer and information sciences.

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Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 259 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 more about Computer & Information Sciences at UofSC

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 171 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Clemson University

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

Out of the 31 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Charleston landed the #3 spot on the list. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 89 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full College of Charleston Computer & Information Sciences Report

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Upstate. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 68 degrees to qualified bachelors’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

Full USC Upstate Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Carolina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

Full Coastal Carolina University Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #6. Gaffney, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. Furman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greenville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Furman Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Strayer University - South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina

Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Strayer University - South Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Strayer University - South Carolina Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and it awarded 19 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Bob Jones University

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. The Citadel is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at The Citadel

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Wofford College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Wofford College is a small school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina that handed out 13 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Wofford

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. Southern Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Central, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Southern Wesleyan University

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 12 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Claflin University

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

Lander University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #15. Greenwood, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Lander University

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at CSU

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this small public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified bachelors’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at South Carolina State University

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University of South Carolina - Aiken came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. Aiken, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at University of South Carolina - Aiken

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. Benedict College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 8 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. Francis Marion University is located in Florence, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Columbia College

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Voorhees College
Denmark, South Carolina

Voorhees College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #22. Denmark, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Full Voorhees College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. Anderson University South Carolina is located in Anderson, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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 Sciences at Anderson University South Carolina

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University of South Carolina - Beaufort ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s list. University of South Carolina - Beaufort is a small school located in Bluffton, South Carolina that handed out 3 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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South University, Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina

South University, Columbia landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in South Carolina for a Bachelor’s ranking. South University, Columbia is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 3 bachelors’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at South University, Columbia

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