Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Hanahan, SC (2026)

Hanahan, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,564 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Hanahan has a population of about 21,119. Median household income is $84,061 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Hanahan

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

#1

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 1.6 miles from Hanahan BOC Score50.6
Published tuition$4,564 - $11,453
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#2

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC 5.3 miles from Hanahan BOC Score35.0
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#3

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 9.6 miles from Hanahan BOC Score77.1
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#4

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 62.6 miles from Hanahan BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
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#5

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, SC 71.3 miles from Hanahan BOC Score16.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Hanahan

Hanahan is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). 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$110,310Charleston-North Charleston, SC$109,218
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,480Charleston-North Charleston, SC$96,515
Computer Network Architect$137,930Charleston-North Charleston, SC$136,564
Computer Systems Analyst$103,300Charleston-North Charleston, SC$102,277
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,000Charleston-North Charleston, SC$165,347
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,990Charleston-North Charleston, SC$81,178
Computer User Support Specialist$52,590Charleston-North Charleston, SC$52,069

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.


Hanahan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,119Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,061Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Berkeley County1,827 workers, 193 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Hanahan, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Hanahan. The closest is Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Denmark Technical College (71.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Hanahan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Hanahan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,000), Computer Network Architect ($137,930), Information Security Analyst ($110,310). 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 North Charleston instead of Hanahan?

North Charleston, SC is 4.2 miles from Hanahan 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 Hanahan an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Hanahan’s median household income of $84,061 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanahan 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.