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Information Science/Studies at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,664/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #67 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$756K	$734K	$605K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.3x	15.8x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,332

Out-of-state: $90,180 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,900

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,204

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,664 per year, Information Science/Studies graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate earn below the $59,433 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #67 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, University of South Carolina-Upstate falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $76,204 show a 57% jump from the $48,664 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of South Carolina-Upstate

University of South Carolina-Upstate accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,008 in Spartanburg, SC. Pell Grant recipients make up 45% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science/Studies at University of South Carolina-Upstate?

This program scores 72/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science/Studies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $604,906 in decade earnings vs $755,577 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science/Studies from University of South Carolina-Upstate?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →