Best Online Healthcare 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 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Greenwood. In South Carolina, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,220 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Greenwood

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC2.1 miContact school for pricing
Presbyterian CollegeClinton, SC24.6 miContact school for pricing
Newberry CollegeNewberry, SC31.0 miContact school for pricing
Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC35.3 miContact school for pricing
Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC45.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$105,220
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$38,670
Medical Records Specialist$58,510
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,760
Healthcare Social Worker$65,760
Epidemiologist$80,730

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)
Healthcare-related employment in Greenwood County3,487 workers, 202 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Greenwood, SC?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare 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 Greenville Technical College (45.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in South Carolina are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,220), Epidemiologist ($80,730), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,760). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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.