Best Computer Science Schools Near Florence, SC (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Florence, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Florence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Florence 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 Florence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 7.6 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,888
Avg net price $11,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

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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 Francis Marion University in Florence, SC (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Pembroke (48.5 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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Other Programs Available in Florence

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Data verified: September 6, 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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