North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning artificial intelligence-related role is Computer and Information Research Scientist at a median $126,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Artificial Intelligence Schools to North Augusta
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer artificial intelligence programs near North Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Augusta 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 North Augusta.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,603
Avg net price
$11,641/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,396
Avg net price
$15,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,339
Avg net price
$13,335/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,040
Avg net price
$21,656/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,177
Avg net price
$22,811/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 165
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,304
Avg net price
$17,800/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,902
Avg net price
$18,250/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,262
Avg net price
$18,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina artificial intelligence page.
Artificial Intelligence Wages Near North Augusta
North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $126,980 | SC statewide | $138,172 |
| Data Scientist | $92,800 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $100,979 |
| Software Developer | $119,780 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $130,337 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $91,654 |
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.
North Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,928 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,132 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other North Augusta-Area Cities With Artificial Intelligence Programs
- Augusta, GA – 12.7 mi away (389,215 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 13.1 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 47.9 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 53.1 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Orangeburg, SC – 62.7 mi away (31,666 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited artificial intelligence schools are near North Augusta, SC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina Aiken (11.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying artificial intelligence roles near North Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying artificial intelligence-related roles near North Augusta are: Computer and Information Research Scientist ($126,980), Software Developer ($119,780), Data Scientist ($92,800). 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 Augusta instead of North Augusta?
Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta and has its own set of local artificial intelligence programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is North Augusta an affordable place to study artificial intelligence?
North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta 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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Data verified: August 31, 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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