Best Online Technology Programs in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a population of about 37,805. The city’s median household income is $96,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering technology programs near Hilton Head Island, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $59,670 per year for indexed programs. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $133,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Technology Schools to Hilton Head Island

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 12 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Hilton Head Island. Distances are calculated from Hilton Head Island city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island 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.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Hilton Head Island at a Glance

Other Hilton Head Island-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Beaufort, SC – 18.1 mi away (53,086 pop)
• Savannah, GA – 27.4 mi away (280,692 pop)
• Pooler, GA – 30.1 mi away (23,744 pop)
• Hinesville, GA – 56.9 mi away (51,673 pop)
• Statesboro, GA – 62.3 mi away (40,141 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Hilton Head Island, SC?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering technology programs near Hilton Head Island. The closest is Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, SC (16.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South Carolina State University (90.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Hilton Head Island?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Hilton Head Island are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,010), Software Developer ($125,460), Information Security Analyst ($96,150). 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 Beaufort instead of Hilton Head Island?

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

Is Hilton Head Island an affordable place to study technology?

Hilton Head Island’s median household income of $96,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hilton Head Island 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.

Related Resources

• Online Technology Programs in South Carolina
• Main Technology Degree Guide
• Technology Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.