Best Online Engineering Programs in Greenwood, SC (2026)

Greenwood, South Carolina has a population of about 22,527. The city’s median household income is $40,253 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Greenwood, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $16,879 per year. In South Carolina, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $163,790 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Greenwood

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Greenwood city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC2.1 miContact school for pricing
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC45.4 miContact school for pricing
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC46.1 miContact school for pricing
Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton, SC47.7 mi$4,448 - $16,879
Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville, SC49.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Civil Engineer$99,680
Electrical Engineer$104,210
Mechanical Engineer$105,360
Chemical Engineer$104,660
Aerospace Engineer$131,820
Biomedical Engineer$96,350
Environmental Engineer$99,040
Architectural and Engineering Manager$163,790

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,527Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,253Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Greenwood County117 workers, 19 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Greenwood, SC?

Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Greenwood. The closest is Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC (2.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Aiken Technical College (49.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in South Carolina are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($163,790), Aerospace Engineer ($131,820), Mechanical Engineer ($105,360). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Greenwood?

Anderson, SC is 36.1 miles from Greenwood and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Greenwood an affordable place to study engineering?

Greenwood’s median household income of $40,253 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood 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.