Best Online Artificial Intelligence Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs. Orangeburg has a population of about 13,189. Median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning artificial intelligence-related role is Software Developer at a median $129,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Artificial Intelligence Schools to Orangeburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer artificial intelligence programs near Orangeburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 1.2 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,262
Avg net price $18,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, SC 4.2 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 51.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,761
Avg net price $6,186/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Artificial Intelligence Wages Near Orangeburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$126,980
Data Scientist$91,990
Software Developer$129,450
Computer Systems Analyst$98,280

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.


Orangeburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,066Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited artificial intelligence schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs near Orangeburg. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina-Columbia (35.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying artificial intelligence roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying artificial intelligence-related roles in South Carolina are: Software Developer ($129,450), Computer and Information Research Scientist ($126,980), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,280). Wages for Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg an affordable place to study artificial intelligence?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg 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 10, 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.