Best Online Social Work Programs in Seneca, SC (2026)

Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $3,172 to $53,576 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 social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $96,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Seneca

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work 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

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 78.8 miles from Seneca
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 111.0 miles from Seneca BOC Score 53.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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

Columbia College

Columbia, SC 118.5 miles from Seneca BOC Score 37.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,338
Avg net price $18,408/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 119.9 miles from Seneca BOC Score 16.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,902
Avg net price $18,250/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 146.0 miles from Seneca BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,262
Avg net price $18,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Seneca

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$51,800
Healthcare Social Worker$60,840
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$39,930
Social Worker, All Other$96,350
Social and Community Service Manager$73,410
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,550
Community Health Worker$47,970

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)
Social Work-related employment in Oconee County347 workers, 56 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Seneca, SC?

Accredited schools offering social work 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 social work roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in South Carolina are: Social Worker, All Other ($96,350), Social and Community Service Manager ($73,410), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,840). 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 social work 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 social work?

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: 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.