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Data Shows South Carolina Is One Of The Least Tech Savvy States

Author Melanie Day

Technology is ever-changing. And with the recent introduction of AI to the general public it’s continuing to evolve. And with so much of our day-to-day lives dependent upon technology, there are criminals looking to prey on that dependency. Data from the FBI says that in 2022 Americans were the victims of $10.3 billion worth of online scams. Think of how much good the people conducting these scams could do (and how much money they could make and contribute to teh economy) if they used their skills for good. But that’s a tangent. In order to avoid falling victim to these types of scams, it’s important to be able to recognize them and combat them. It’s important to be “tech savvy”. Well, new research from our friends at BetCarolina shows that South Carolina is one of the least tech savvy states in the country.

And when I say least, I mean least. South Carolina ranked 46th out of the 50 states. Only Georgia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Nevada ranked lower than the Palmetto State. The number of people employed in tech Jobs in the state is 108,840. Here are some of the other metrics this study measured as well as SC’s total tech score.

  • Average SAT Score: 1030
  • Average IQ: 97.8
  • Percentage of the population with a Bachelor’s Degree: 29
  • Fraud Reports (per 100,000 people): 1128
  • Total Tech Score:  17.51

The highest-ranked states include Massachusetts, California, Minnesota, Utah, and Wisconsin. North Carolina ranked slightly below the median coming in at the 27th most tech savvy state. The rankings included metrics such as SAT and IQ scores, degrees, and the amount of individuals employed in the state in tech jobs. South Carolina, you have some work to do, it’s time to put in the work and become a little more tech savvy! Thanks to our friends at BetCarolina for sharing this research with us. Find out more here.

Only Two South Carolina Universities Made US News Best Colleges List

US News and World Report recently released their 2024 Best Colleges rankings. And in the national rankings, only two South Carolina Universities were named as the best colleges. In contrast, in North Carolina 16 schools were named on the list. Of course, this list isn’t the be all end all. But let’s face it, looking at colleges can be overwhelming. And having any sort of data as a starting point, if you don’t know where you want to go or what you want to study, is important. I was lucky enough to know exactly where I wanted to go to school from a young age and was able to make that dream a reality. But many students don’t know where they want to go or perhaps don’t have the grades to get into their dream school. There are so many colleges across not only South Carolina, but the region, and nationally.

These rankings are undeniably just one of numerous things that should be considered when making the decision on where to study. Some students prefer a smaller institution, while others want a large college experience. Location plays a big part in the decision as well and of course affordability or availability of scholarships. So which two South Carolina schools are among the nation’s best colleges? It’s the two largest of course. The rivals. If you live in the state you probably have an opinion on which school is the best. Which ones ranked where? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. Below you’ll find information including enrollment and tuition for these as well as the SC schools that ranked regionally. Interested in another school or the full list? You can read that here.

  • 86. Clemson University

    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - JUNE 10: A view of Tillman Hall on the campus of Clemson University on June 10, 2020 in Clemson, South Carolina.

    Located in the college town of the same name Clemson ranked 86th on the US News list and was the highest-ranked institution in South Carolina. In the fall of 2022 Clemson had an undergrad enrollment of 22,566. Tuition is pricey at $15,558 for in-state students and $39,502 for out-of-state students.

  • 124. University of South Carolina

    GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the South Carolina Gamecocks flag during the game against the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium November 11, 2006 in Gainesville, Florida.

    Ranking just under 40 spots below is the other major state institution University of South Carolina. In the fall of 2022, 27,343 students called Columbia and USC home. Tuition is slightly cheaper than Clemson at $33,928 (out-of-state) and $12,688 for in-state.

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.

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