Best Online Accounting Programs in Florence, SC (2026)

Florence, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs. Florence has a population of about 40,205. Median household income is $56,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Florence, SC metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Florence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Florence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Florence city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Florence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northeastern Technical College

Cheraw, SC 37.0 miles from Florence BOC Score 35.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,141
Avg net price $6,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 136.9 miles from Florence BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,097
Avg net price $2,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 155.7 miles from Florence BOC Score 25.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $17,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC 174.3 miles from Florence BOC Score 46.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,101
Avg net price $14,670/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Florence, SC metro area (BLS area code 22500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$72,040Florence, SC$82,995
Financial Manager$134,650Florence, SC$155,127
Financial Analyst$100,410Florence, SC$115,680
Budget Analyst$86,260SC statewide$99,378
Tax Preparer$63,600Florence, SC$73,272
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,110SC statewide$70,403
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$45,300Florence, SC$52,189

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Florence at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,205Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,433Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Florence County613 workers, 61 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Florence, SC?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Florence are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Florence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Florence are: Financial Manager ($134,650), Financial Analyst ($100,410), Budget Analyst ($86,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sumter instead of Florence?

Sumter, SC is 38.5 miles from Florence and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Florence an affordable place to study accounting?

Florence’s median household income of $56,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Florence

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Florence:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.