Seneca, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering software development 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 software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $129,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Seneca
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,513
Avg net price
$22,253/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 136
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,756
Avg net price
$15,464/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,473
Avg net price
$11,713/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,396
Avg net price
$15,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,587
Avg net price
$13,557/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,040
Avg net price
$21,656/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,603
Avg net price
$11,641/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Seneca
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $129,450 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,500 |
| Computer Programmer | $99,740 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,280 |
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
| 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) |
Other Seneca-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Anderson, SC – 21.0 mi away (78,138 pop)
- Easley, SC – 23.5 mi away (20,953 pop)
- Greenville, SC – 35.5 mi away (462,640 pop)
- Mauldin, SC – 38.2 mi away (132,708 pop)
- Simpsonville, SC – 40.1 mi away (21,314 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Seneca, SC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Seneca. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Piedmont University (34.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles in South Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in South Carolina are: Software Developer ($129,450), Computer Programmer ($99,740), Computer Systems Analyst ($98,280). 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 software development 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 software development?
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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Data verified: August 31, 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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