Best Online Finance Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering finance 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Orangeburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance 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.

#1

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 35.8 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 37.1 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 16.1
  • 4 year
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: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC 58.0 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 35.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 71.1 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 72.7 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,416
Avg net price $18,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 84.9 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 44.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,888
Avg net price $11,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 108.6 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC 118.1 miles from Orangeburg BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,964
Avg net price $18,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Orangeburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$96,330
Financial and Investment Analyst$93,670
Loan Officer$63,220
Financial Manager$136,160

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

MetricValueSource
Population13,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,066Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Orangeburg. The closest is University of South Carolina-Columbia in Columbia, SC (35.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Charleston (72.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in South Carolina are: Financial Manager ($136,160), Personal Financial Advisor ($96,330), Financial and Investment Analyst ($93,670). 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 finance 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 finance?

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

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.