Best International Relations Schools Near Seneca, SC (2026)

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

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering international relations 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 international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $104,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Seneca

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations 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

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

#2

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

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#3

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC 61.4 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
71.6 BOC Score
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

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

International Relations Wages Near Seneca

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Interpreters and Translators $50,860
Management Analysts $100,660
Economists N/A
Public Relations Managers $104,920
Compliance Officers $75,460
Survey Researchers N/A
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 international relations schools are near Seneca, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Seneca. The closest is Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC (36.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wofford College (61.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles in South Carolina are: Public Relations Managers ($104,920), Management Analysts ($100,660), Compliance Officers ($75,460). 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 international relations 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 international relations?

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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