# Coastal Carolina University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Conway, SC. IPEDS 218724, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coastal-carolina-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,602
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,247 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,500 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in SC: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (7 colleges, $82,391): -$19,144
- Versus the U.S. median: -$23,451

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,247 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,563 | $40,643 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,292 | $43,741 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,938 | $54,987 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,350 | $69,488 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,219 | $85,931 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $101,301 | $22,498 | $22,253 | 87% |
| College of Charleston | $98,059 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $84,720 | $25,250 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Bob Jones University | $82,391 | not reported | $16,641 | 65% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $67,286 | $31,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| South Carolina State University | $66,821 | $31,000 | $18,097 | 37% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $63,247 | $28,500 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $129,450 SC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $140,200 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $160,860 SC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $83,760 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, $98,280 SC, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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