Best General Studies Schools Near Seneca, SC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering general studies 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $106,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Seneca

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC 11.8 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,756
Avg net price $15,464/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 21.5 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,101
Avg net price $23,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Furman University

Greenville, SC 34.0 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,635
Avg net price $30,308/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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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  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

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

#6

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC 42.9 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,035
Avg net price $21,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 56.3 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg, SC 59.3 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,895
Avg net price $14,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Seneca

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $106,080
Management Analysts $100,660
Human Resources Specialists $65,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,440
Writers and Authors $51,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,580
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,920
Social and Community Service Managers $73,410

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Seneca, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Seneca. The closest is Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC (10.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emmanuel University (29.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in South Carolina are: General and Operations Managers ($106,080), Management Analysts ($100,660), Social and Community Service Managers ($73,410). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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 5, 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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