Best Online Computer Science Programs in Rock Hill, SC (2026)

Rock Hill, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,583 to $30,286 per year for indexed programs. Rock Hill has a population of about 74,769. Median household income is $64,770 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Rock Hill

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

#1

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 0.2 miles from Rock Hill BOC Score 53.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,185
Avg net price $15,343/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 33

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 Rock Hill

Rock Hill is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$135,920Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$139,692
Computer Systems Analyst$110,790Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$113,864
Computer Network Architect$134,410Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$138,140
Database Administrator$113,890Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$117,050
Database Architect$138,870Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$142,724
Information Security Analyst$131,440Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$135,087
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,420Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$77,513
Computer User Support Specialist$60,220Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$61,891
Web Developer$101,980Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$104,810
Web and Digital Interface Designer$94,290Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$96,906
Computer and Information Systems Manager$176,840Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$181,747

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.


Rock Hill at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population74,769Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,770Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in York County761 workers, 372 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Rock Hill, SC?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Rock Hill 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 computer science roles near Rock Hill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Rock Hill are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,840), Database Architect ($138,870), Software Developer ($135,920). 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 Lancaster instead of Rock Hill?

Lancaster, SC is 20.5 miles from Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill an affordable place to study computer science?

Rock Hill’s median household income of $64,770 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill

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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.