Best Online Engineering Programs in Summerville, SC (2026)

Summerville, South Carolina has a population of about 51,262. The city’s median household income is $78,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Summerville, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $168,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Summerville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Summerville. Distances are calculated from Summerville city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Summerville

Summerville 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.

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.

Summerville at a Glance

Other Summerville-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• North Charleston, SC – 9.1 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 10.1 mi away (42,039 pop)
• Hanahan, SC – 11.4 mi away (23,439 pop)
• Charleston, SC – 18.1 mi away (613,847 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, SC – 22.9 mi away (84,170 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Summerville, SC?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Summerville. The closest is Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC (6.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Denmark Technical College (58.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Summerville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Summerville are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($168,290), Aerospace Engineer ($131,820), Electrical Engineer ($114,880). 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 Summerville?

North Charleston, SC is 9.1 miles from Summerville 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 Summerville an affordable place to study engineering?

Summerville’s median household income of $78,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Summerville 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in South Carolina
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.