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Francis Marion University leads South Carolina's Management Information Systems programs with the state's most affordable net price at $13,451. This public option costs $14,732 less than Anderson University's $28,183 program, creating a significant price gap across the state's six offerings. BMW's manufacturing operations in Greer and Charleston's growing tech sector drive demand for MIS graduates who understand both business processes and information systems integration.
6
Programs
$13,451 – $28,183
Net Price Range
55.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Management Information Systems and Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,451 $11,160 42.7% 82.9%
2 $17,529 $23,400 69.6%
3 $19,968 $27,870 52.0% 51.2%
4 $21,232 $17,046 49.1% 78.0%
5 $21,955 $31,030 48.6% 86.8%
6 $28,183 $33,580 71.0% 45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Francis Marion University's public funding allows it to offer the lowest net price at $13,451, while private institutions like Anderson University charge $28,183. The $14,732 gap reflects how state funding helps public schools maintain lower costs for in-state students.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Anderson University achieves the highest graduation rate at 71% despite charging the most at $28,183 net price. Bob Jones University follows with 69.6% graduation rate at $17,529, while the most affordable option at Francis Marion shows a 42.7% rate.

Does the LIFE Scholarship affect these costs for South Carolina residents?

The LIFE Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for qualifying in-state students, which could reduce Francis Marion's already low $11,160 in-state tuition to around $6,160. This makes the public option even more attractive compared to private alternatives.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.