Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Spartanburg, SC (2026)

Spartanburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $11,583 to $24,565 per year for indexed programs. Spartanburg has a population of about 38,578. Median household income is $51,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spartanburg, SC metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Spartanburg

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

#1

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC 4.7 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score53.4
Published tuition$11,583 - $24,565
Online programsYes

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#2

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 17.5 miles from Spartanburg
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#3

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC 26.6 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score40.8
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#4

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 26.8 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score52.5
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#5

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 27.8 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score25.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Spartanburg

Spartanburg is part of the Spartanburg, SC metro area (BLS area code 43900). 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$105,260Spartanburg, SC$115,543
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,860Spartanburg, SC$97,541
Computer Network Architect$126,310Spartanburg, SC$138,650
Computer Systems Analyst$96,470Spartanburg, SC$105,895
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,660Spartanburg, SC$174,160
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,540Spartanburg, SC$85,115
Computer User Support Specialist$56,840Spartanburg, SC$62,393

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.


Spartanburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Spartanburg County549 workers, 156 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Spartanburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Spartanburg. The closest is University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg, SC (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-South Carolina (27.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Spartanburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Spartanburg are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,660), Computer Network Architect ($126,310), Information Security Analyst ($105,260). 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 Greer instead of Spartanburg?

Greer, SC is 17.5 miles from Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Spartanburg’s median household income of $51,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg

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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.