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

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,162 to $12,572 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 computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Seneca

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Seneca. Distances are calculated from Seneca 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 Seneca. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 21.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score49.1
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#2

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA 32.4 miles from Seneca BOC Score49.8
Published tuition$3,162 - $12,572
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#3

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 33.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score25.9
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#4

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 34.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score52.5
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#5

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC 42.9 miles from Seneca BOC Score40.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Seneca

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Software Developer$129,450
Computer Systems Analyst$98,280
Computer Network Architect$134,990
Database Administrator$93,640
Database Architect$130,000
Information Security Analyst$105,800
Computer Network Support Specialist$76,790
Computer User Support Specialist$52,080
Web Developer$78,190
Web and Digital Interface Designer$80,930
Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,860

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)
Computer Science-related employment in Oconee County62 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Seneca. The closest is Anderson University in Anderson, SC (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Greenville University (42.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in South Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,860), Computer Network Architect ($134,990), Database Architect ($130,000). 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 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 Seneca an affordable place to study computer science?

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

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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.