Best Engineering Schools Near Seneca, SC (2026)

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

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Seneca has a population of about 8,910. Median household income is $52,207 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $169,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Seneca

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

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 7.1 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 34.9 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,473
Avg net price $11,713/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 36.3 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,354
Avg net price $16,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC 60.2 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,587
Avg net price $13,557/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC 102.6 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,603
Avg net price $11,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 119.9 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
16.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,902
Avg net price $18,250/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 120.0 miles from Seneca
  • 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

#8

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 145.6 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,304
Avg net price $17,800/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Seneca

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Civil Engineer $101,600
Electrical Engineer $98,440
Mechanical Engineer $104,580
Chemical Engineer $101,570
Aerospace Engineer $137,030
Biomedical Engineer $99,130
Environmental Engineer $96,140
Architectural and Engineering Manager $169,040

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.

Seneca at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 8,910 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,207 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Engineering-related employment in Oconee County 182 workers, 30 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Seneca, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Seneca. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Greenville Technical College (34.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in South Carolina are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($169,040), Aerospace Engineer ($137,030), Mechanical Engineer ($104,580). Wages for Seneca workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Seneca?

Anderson, SC is 21.0 miles from Seneca 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 Seneca an affordable place to study engineering?

Seneca’s median household income of $52,207 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seneca 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 Seneca

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

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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