Computer and Information Sciences at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
South Carolina State University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Carolina State University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 397 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $67,899 | $70,289 | #382 | $61,318 |
| 398 | East Central University Ada, OK | $67,666 | $75,973 | #342 | $45,779 |
| 399 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $67,286 | $74,610 | #352 | $49,999 |
| 400 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $66,821 | $74,094 | #354 | $30,082 |
| 401 | ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA | $66,214 | $60,294 | #437 | $61,328 |
| 402 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $66,202 | $60,239 | #438 | $42,180 |
| 403 | Barry University Miami, FL | $65,951 | $70,196 | #384 | $46,503 |
Other Majors at South Carolina State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $63,129 | — | #59 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,108 | $25,518 | #1119 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,061 | $32,576 | #608 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,075 | $30,676 | #332 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $40,050 | $29,618 | #41 of 49 |
| Biology | $37,940 | $25,938 | #829 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,586 | — | #655 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Carolina State University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,082 one year after graduating and $66,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Carolina State University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, South Carolina State University ranks #400 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at South Carolina State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.