Information Science Degree

The exciting field of Information Science is a college degree track emphasizing the collection, analysis, manipulation, storage, classification, movement, dissemination, and protection of information. With the various computer-based disciplines required to become an information science specialist, selecting the right college is critical. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer information science degrees.

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College of Charleston

8484 Dorchester Road, Charleston, SC

College of Charleston is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina and provides a large number of program options for students. College of Charleston has a yearly student enrollment of about 12,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs College of Charleston offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 22 - 26 on the ACT or 1120 - 1280 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were accepted at College of Charleston, with 25% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $11,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $7,700 annually. Students enrolled at College of Charleston may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The College of Charleston Cougars participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.cofc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Charleston offers a bachelor's degree program in information science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $127580

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers

Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).