8 Computer Science colleges in South Carolina with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $59,273.
These 8 Computer Science programs in South Carolina aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina leads the rankings, producing Computer Science graduates earning $72,085 while maintaining a 78th percentile mobility score. Close behind, Clemson University graduates earn $71,513 with an impressive 90th percentile mobility rating—demonstrating that accessible schools can compete on outcomes.
University Of South Carolina-Upstate serves 46% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $48,587. The best mobility schools deliver a double win: Clemson University achieves 90th percentile mobility with just a 4.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' affordability category.
Earnings: $72,085 | Mobility: 78th percentile
45.5% Pell students with $48,587 earnings
4.7% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
13.4% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $72,085 | $21,096 | Excellent | $33,899 | Challenging | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $71,513 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Good | 90th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $68,964 | $25,732 | Manageable | $58,390 | High | 85th percentile mobility |
| #4 | $62,177 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Manageable | 94th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $56,416 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,971 | Challenging | 77th percentile mobility |
| #6 | $48,587 | $22,310 | Excellent | $14,836 | Manageable | 80th percentile mobility | |
| #7 | $47,258 | $23,750 | Excellent | $35,414 | Challenging | 85th percentile mobility | |
| #8 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $47,185 | $26,975 | Good | $23,888 | Manageable | 76th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
