Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Florence, SC (2026)

Florence, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Florence

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity 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.

#1

Morris College

Sumter, SC 36.1 miles from Florence BOC Score12.9
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--

Visit website

#2

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC 37.5 miles from Florence BOC Score43.9
Published tuition$5,715 - $13,295
Online programsYes

Visit website

#3

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 48.6 miles from Florence BOC Score47.1
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#4

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 51.5 miles from Florence BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$11,640 - $29,628
Online programsYes

Visit website

#5

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC 52.0 miles from Florence BOC Score50.3
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

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


Cybersecurity 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$105,800SC statewide$121,889
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$75,190Florence, SC$86,624
Computer Network Architect$134,990SC statewide$155,518
Computer Systems Analyst$83,600Florence, SC$96,313
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,120Florence, SC$159,124
Computer Network Support Specialist$67,550Florence, SC$77,823
Computer User Support Specialist$50,000Florence, SC$57,604

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

MetricValueSource
Population40,205Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,433Census 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
Cybersecurity-related employment in Florence County139 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Florence-Area Cities With Cybersecurity Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Florence, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity roles near Florence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Florence are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,120), Computer Network Architect ($134,990), Information Security Analyst ($105,800). 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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.


Learn More About Cybersecurity Programs

Other Programs Available in Florence

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Florence:

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.