Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Orangeburg, SC (2026)

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

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Orangeburg has a population of about 13,189. Median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Orangeburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Orangeburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg. 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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#1

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 36.0 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Morris College

Sumter, SC 43.0 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
12.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,614
Avg net price $20,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC 57.9 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,898
Avg net price $21,666/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 71.2 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,085
Avg net price $20,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 89.1 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 100.5 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
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: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 108.7 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,258
Avg net price $13,966/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 116.9 miles from Orangeburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Orangeburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Information Security Analyst $105,800
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $92,520
Computer Network Architect $134,990
Computer Systems Analyst $98,280
Computer and Information Systems Manager $160,860
Computer Network Support Specialist $76,790
Computer User Support Specialist $52,080

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.

Orangeburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,189 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $33,066 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Orangeburg County 30 workers, 16 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Orangeburg. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Carolina Technical College (41.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in South Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,860), Computer Network Architect ($134,990), Information Security Analyst ($105,800). Wages for Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg

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

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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