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Best Computer Science Colleges in South Carolina

41 accredited institutions in South Carolina offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

41
Colleges
4,014
Graduates/yr
26
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Computer Science Programs in South Carolina

1
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
783
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$12,288
In-State Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Clemson University
Clemson
636
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$14,038
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
Trident Technical College
Charleston
435
Graduates/yr
$5,024
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicBachelor's
College of Charleston
Charleston
282
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$12,518
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
195
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$11,460
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
168
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$11,208
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia
126
Graduates/yr
$5,640
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Limestone University
Gaffney
123
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$26,400
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$19,220
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Greenville Technical College
Greenville
99
Graduates/yr
$5,855
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway
96
Graduates/yr
$5,208
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
York Technical College
Rock Hill
81
Graduates/yr
$4,776
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg
69
Graduates/yr
$6,048
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood
66
Graduates/yr
$5,430
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken
63
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$10,398
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston
57
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,356
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton
54
Graduates/yr
$5,816
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bob Jones University
Greenville
51
Graduates/yr
$19,756
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$12,656
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Furman University
Greenville
45
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$57,902
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$19,343
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort
45
Graduates/yr
$5,736
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter
45
Graduates/yr
$6,354
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicBachelor's
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
42
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$15,306
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicAssociate's
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence
36
Graduates/yr
$4,704
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Benedict College
Columbia
33
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,400
Tuition
21%
Grad Rate
$18,145
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicBachelor's
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg
33
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,528
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Anderson University
Anderson
33
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$32,710
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$19,034
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicBachelor's
Lander University
Greenwood
33
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$10,700
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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27
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton
30
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$10,344
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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28
PublicBachelor's
Francis Marion University
Florence
30
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$10,394
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Charleston Southern University
Charleston
30
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$30,380
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,109
Net Price <$30K
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30
PublicAssociate's
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville
30
Graduates/yr
$4,896
In-State Tuition
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Presbyterian College
Clinton
24
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$40,200
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$17,719
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wofford College
Spartanburg
24
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$51,750
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$14,410
Net Price <$30K
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Columbia College
Columbia
21
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$15,980
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$17,549
Net Price <$30K
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34
PublicAssociate's
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg
18
Graduates/yr
$5,784
In-State Tuition
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Claflin University
Orangeburg
18
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$16,476
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$19,552
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
North Greenville University
Tigerville
15
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$24,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$13,127
Net Price <$30K
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Voorhees University
Denmark
15
Graduates/yr
$11,630
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$13,779
Net Price <$30K
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38
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Coker University
Hartsville
15
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$30,864
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$7,901
Net Price <$30K
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Wesleyan University
Central
9
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$26,520
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$14,438
Net Price <$30K
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40
PublicAssociate's
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw
3
Graduates/yr
$5,088
In-State Tuition
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morris College
Sumter
3
Graduates/yr
$14,624
Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
$17,735
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in South Carolina

South Carolina has 41 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 4,014 graduates annually. Of these, 26 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.