Best Online Accounting Programs in Spartanburg, SC (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Spartanburg, South Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,162 to $16,879 per year for indexed programs. Spartanburg has a population of about 38,578. Median household income is $51,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spartanburg, SC metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Spartanburg

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Spartanburg. Distances are calculated from Spartanburg city center.

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 Spartanburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 4.2 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score51.3
Published tuition$5,046 - $15,031
Online programsYes

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#2

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 27.8 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score25.9
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Online programsYes

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#3

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC 53.3 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score46.8
Published tuition$4,448 - $16,879
Online programsYes

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#4

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA 93.6 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score49.8
Published tuition$3,162 - $12,572
Online programsYes

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

Accounting Wages Near Spartanburg

Spartanburg is part of the Spartanburg, SC metro area (BLS area code 43900). 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$77,080Spartanburg, SC$84,610
Financial Manager$139,230Spartanburg, SC$152,832
Financial Analyst$90,630Spartanburg, SC$99,484
Budget Analyst$86,260SC statewide$94,687
Tax Preparer$38,390Spartanburg, SC$42,141
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,110SC statewide$67,080
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,480Spartanburg, SC$53,216

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.

Spartanburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Spartanburg County405 workers, 109 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Spartanburg, SC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Spartanburg. The closest is Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg, SC (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Georgia Technical College (93.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Spartanburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Spartanburg are: Financial Manager ($139,230), Financial Analyst ($90,630), 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 Greer instead of Spartanburg?

Greer, SC is 17.5 miles from Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Spartanburg’s median household income of $51,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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