Best Online Nursing Programs in Seneca, SC (2026)

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,162 to $16,879 per year for indexed 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $265,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Seneca

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing 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.

#1

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC 10.1 miles from Seneca BOC Score 46.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,101
Avg net price $14,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 21.7 miles from Seneca BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC 58.3 miles from Seneca BOC Score 45.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,768
Avg net price $11,366/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 58.8 miles from Seneca BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,097
Avg net price $2,405/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC 101.9 miles from Seneca BOC Score 48.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,225
Avg net price $4,807/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 112.9 miles from Seneca BOC Score 40.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,257
Avg net price $5,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC 116.8 miles from Seneca BOC Score 41.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,701
Avg net price $4,647/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 120.2 miles from Seneca BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Seneca

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Registered Nurse$82,360
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,820
Nurse Anesthetist$265,480
Nurse Midwife$122,390
Nurse Practitioner$123,290
Nursing Assistant$37,220

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

MetricValueSource
Population8,910Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Oconee County567 workers, 21 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Seneca, SC?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Seneca are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in South Carolina are: Nurse Anesthetist ($265,480), Nurse Practitioner ($123,290), Nurse Midwife ($122,390). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.