Best Sustainability Management Schools Near Gaffney, SC (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gaffney, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs, with tuition ranging from $31,900 to $44,621 per year for indexed 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 sustainability management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $106,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sustainability Management Schools to Gaffney

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sustainability management 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

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC 17.6 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,964
Avg net price $18,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 36.5 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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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  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

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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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 67.0 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
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  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC 67.1 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,756
Avg net price $15,464/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 67.9 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
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: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

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

#8

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 118.1 miles from Gaffney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,304
Avg net price $17,800/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sustainability Management Wages Near Gaffney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,910
Environmental Engineer$96,140
General and Operations Manager$106,080
Management Analyst$100,660

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

MetricValueSource
Population12,612Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,214Census 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 sustainability management schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs near Gaffney. The closest is Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lenoir-Rhyne University (49.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sustainability management roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sustainability management-related roles in South Carolina are: General and Operations Manager ($106,080), Management Analyst ($100,660), Environmental Engineer ($96,140). 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 sustainability management 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 sustainability management?

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: 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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