Ranking
Best Computer Science Colleges in South Carolina 2026
Wofford College leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 9.20 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 12 colleges here by earnings against net price.
12 South Carolina colleges offering Computer Science, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 12
- Cheapest net price
- $13,966
- Top earnings 10y
- $72,085
- Public / Private
- 4 / 8
Wofford College
B- ROI score
- 9.20
- Net price
- $18,732
- Earnings 10y
- $68,964
- Acceptance
- 51.9%
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
B- ROI score
- 8.70
- Net price
- $20,723
- Earnings 10y
- $72,085
- Acceptance
- 22.7%
Coastal Carolina University
B- ROI score
- 8.46
- Net price
- $13,966
- Earnings 10y
- $47,258
- Acceptance
- 75.3%
College of Charleston
B- ROI score
- 7.44
- Net price
- $18,960
- Earnings 10y
- $56,416
- Acceptance
- 60%
Presbyterian College
C- ROI score
- 7.33
- Net price
- $20,528
- Earnings 10y
- $60,194
- Acceptance
- 68.4%
University of South Carolina-Columbia
C- ROI score
- 6.81
- Net price
- $22,811
- Earnings 10y
- $62,177
- Acceptance
- 60.2%
Bob Jones University
C- ROI score
- 6.66
- Net price
- $16,641
- Earnings 10y
- $44,354
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Furman University
C- ROI score
- 5.66
- Net price
- $30,308
- Earnings 10y
- $68,635
- Acceptance
- 43%
Claflin University
C- ROI score
- 5.66
- Net price
- $17,800
- Earnings 10y
- $40,304
- Acceptance
- 64.9%
Charleston Southern University
D- ROI score
- 5.30
- Net price
- $21,666
- Earnings 10y
- $45,898
- Acceptance
- 96.5%
Coker University
D- ROI score
- 4.94
- Net price
- $20,286
- Earnings 10y
- $40,117
- Acceptance
- 94%
Benedict College
D- ROI score
- 4.37
- Net price
- $18,250
- Earnings 10y
- $31,902
- Acceptance
- 95.7%
How we picked this list
This list starts with South Carolina schools with positive Computer Science program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.71 (4 public, 8 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many South Carolina colleges are in this list?
12 South Carolina colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.