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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Florence, SC (2026)
Florence, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,715 to $29,628 per year for indexed programs. Florence has a population of about 40,205. Median household income is $56,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Florence, SC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Florence
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Florence. Distances are calculated from Florence 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 Florence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Central Carolina Technical College
Published tuition$5,715 - $13,295
Online programsYes
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Online programsYes
Coastal Carolina University
Published tuition$11,640 - $29,628
Online programsYes
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Florence
Florence is part of the Florence, SC metro area (BLS area code 22500). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $108,460 | Florence, SC | $124,954 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $83,600 | Florence, SC | $96,313 |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,990 | SC statewide | $155,518 |
| Database Administrator | $96,580 | Florence, SC | $111,267 |
| Database Architect | $130,000 | SC statewide | $149,770 |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,800 | SC statewide | $121,889 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $67,550 | Florence, SC | $77,823 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,000 | Florence, SC | $57,604 |
| Web Developer | $78,190 | SC statewide | $90,081 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $78,290 | Florence, SC | $90,196 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $138,120 | Florence, SC | $159,124 |
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.
Florence at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,205 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,433 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Florence County | 123 workers, 42 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Florence-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Sumter, SC – 38.5 mi away (73,468 pop)
- Laurinburg, NC – 43.8 mi away (20,514 pop)
- Conway, SC – 48.5 mi away (22,761 pop)
- Rockingham, NC – 52.6 mi away (24,135 pop)
- Lumberton, NC – 53.8 mi away (29,681 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Florence, SC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Florence. The closest is Morris College in Sumter, SC (36.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Horry-Georgetown Technical College (52.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Florence?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Florence are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,120), Computer Network Architect ($134,990), Database Architect ($130,000). 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 Sumter instead of Florence?
Sumter, SC is 38.5 miles from Florence 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 Florence an affordable place to study computer science?
Florence’s median household income of $56,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence 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.
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