Best Taxation Schools Near Beaufort, SC (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Beaufort, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $6,022 to $17,734 per year for indexed programs. Beaufort has a population of about 13,660. Median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $77,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Beaufort

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Beaufort, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Beaufort city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Taxation Wages Near Beaufort

Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,610Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$79,194
Tax Preparer$39,220SC statewide$40,020
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,110SC statewide$62,357

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.

Beaufort at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,660Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,454Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Beaufort, SC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Beaufort. The closest is Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (62.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (62.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Beaufort?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Beaufort are: Accountant and Auditor ($77,610), Tax Examiner and Collector ($61,110), Tax Preparer ($39,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?

Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Beaufort an affordable place to study taxation?

Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort 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 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 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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