Computer Science at Benedict College

Computer science programs nationally typically produce $70,950 in first-year earnings, and Benedict's graduates would likely fall somewhere in that range given the program's fundamentals. That's above the $64,267 median for South Carolina CS programs, though keep in mind this figure comes from national benchmarks rather than Benedict-specific outcomes. With an estimated $25,000 in debt—close to the national median for CS degrees—the math works out to a manageable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The wildcard here is Benedict's student profile: 63% receive Pell grants and the average SAT sits at 910. That suggests many students arrive with limited financial resources but significant financial need for the credential. Computer science remains one of the few fields where first-job earnings can genuinely transform a family's economic trajectory, and the relatively modest debt load keeps that opportunity within reach. However, CS programs also have notoriously high attrition rates, and we simply don't know Benedict's completion rates or how their graduates actually fare in the job market.

For families weighing this investment: the estimated numbers suggest a workable proposition if your student completes the degree and lands a developer role. But push the school hard on graduation rates, job placement specifics, and employer relationships before committing.