Best Online Computer Science Programs in Charleston, SC (2026)

Charleston, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,564 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Charleston has a population of about 152,014. Median household income is $90,038 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Charleston

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Charleston. Distances are calculated from Charleston city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Charleston

Charleston is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

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.

Charleston at a Glance

Other Charleston-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Hanahan, SC – 8.4 mi away (23,439 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, SC – 8.4 mi away (84,170 pop)
• North Charleston, SC – 9.0 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 12.6 mi away (42,039 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 18.1 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Charleston, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Charleston. The closest is Citadel Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Denmark Technical College (76.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Charleston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Charleston are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,000), Computer Network Architect ($137,930), Software Developer ($132,150). 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 Hanahan instead of Charleston?

Hanahan, SC is 8.4 miles from Charleston and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Charleston an affordable place to study computer science?

Charleston’s median household income of $90,038 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston 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: 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.