Best Online Business Administration Programs in Seneca, SC (2026)

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $3,162 to $16,879 per year for indexed programs. Seneca has a population of about 8,910. Median household income is $52,207 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Seneca

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

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 10.9 miles from Seneca BOC Score 80.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC 11.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,756
Avg net price $15,464/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 21.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,101
Avg net price $23,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 33.7 miles from Seneca 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

#5

Furman University

Greenville, SC 34.1 miles from Seneca BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,635
Avg net price $30,308/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 34.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,473
Avg net price $11,713/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 36.3 miles from Seneca BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,354
Avg net price $16,641/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Erskine College

Due West, SC 40.6 miles from Seneca BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,459
Avg net price $16,525/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Seneca

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$106,080
Administrative Services Manager$124,320
Financial Manager$136,160
Human Resources Manager$124,290
Management Analyst$100,660
Project Management Specialist$95,040
Accountant or Auditor$76,560
Training and Development Specialist$63,070
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,920

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.


Seneca at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,910Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Oconee County221 workers, 96 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Seneca, SC?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Seneca 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 business administration roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in South Carolina are: Financial Manager ($136,160), Administrative Services Manager ($124,320), Human Resources Manager ($124,290). Wages for Seneca workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Seneca?

Anderson, SC is 21.0 miles from Seneca and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Seneca an affordable place to study business administration?

Seneca’s median household income of $52,207 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seneca 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 Seneca

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

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.