Seneca, South Carolina has a population of about 8,910. The city’s median household income is $52,207 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Seneca, with tuition ranging from $3,162 to $45,359 per year for indexed programs. In South Carolina, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $87,050 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 56 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Seneca. Distances are calculated from Seneca city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 7.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | 10.0 mi | $4,448 - $16,879 | – |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central, SC | 11.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | 21.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 23.4 mi | $23,250 - $35,666 | – |
| Emmanuel University | Franklin Springs, GA | 29.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA | 32.5 mi | $3,162 - $12,572 | – |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | 34.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Piedmont University | Demorest, GA | 34.0 mi | $30,680 - $45,359 | – |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | 34.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina liberal arts page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $60,550 |
| Management Analyst | $87,050 |
| Technical Writer | $78,660 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $44,690 |
| Editor | $58,210 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,020 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $64,720 |
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.
| 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) |
Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Seneca. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (7.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Greenville Technical College (34.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in South Carolina are: Management Analyst ($87,050), Technical Writer ($78,660), Human Resources Specialist ($64,720). Wages for Seneca workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Anderson, SC is 21.0 miles from Seneca and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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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.
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