Best Neuroscience Schools Near Gaffney, SC (2026)

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

Gaffney, South Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $136,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Gaffney

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer neuroscience programs near Gaffney, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gaffney 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 Gaffney. 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

Furman University

Greenville, SC 45.6 miles from Gaffney
  • 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

#2

Newberry College

Newberry, SC 54.5 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,040
Avg net price $21,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 82.6 miles from Gaffney
  • 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

#4

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 186.1 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
97.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,420
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  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Gaffney

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists N/A
Biochemists and Biophysicists $109,080
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,700
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,300
Biological Technicians $53,040
Pharmacists $135,700
Biological Scientists, All Other $91,560
Psychologists, All Other $136,990

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,612 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $41,214 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Gaffney. The closest is Furman University in Greenville, SC (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Carolina-Columbia (82.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in South Carolina are: Psychologists, All Other ($136,990), Pharmacists ($135,700), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($109,080). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney and has its own set of local neuroscience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gaffney an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney 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 Gaffney

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gaffney:

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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