Best Public Relations Schools Near Seneca, SC (2026)

Seneca, South Carolina has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $11,450 to $47,590 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 public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $104,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Relations Schools to Seneca

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public 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 โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 10.9 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 111.0 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,185
Avg net price $15,343/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 120.2 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 217.6 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,416
Avg net price $18,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 233.6 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,258
Avg net price $13,966/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Relations Wages Near Seneca

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$62,730
Public Relations Manager$104,920
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$47,940

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Seneca, SC?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Seneca. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson University (97.5 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in South Carolina are: Public Relations Manager ($104,920), Public Relations Specialist ($62,730), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,940). 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 public 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 public 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: August 11, 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.