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

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $59,670 per year for indexed programs. Hilton Head Island has a population of about 37,805. Median household income is $96,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $144,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Hilton Head Island

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Hilton Head Island. Distances are calculated from Hilton Head Island city center.

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 Hilton Head Island. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC 16.3 miles from Hilton Head Island BOC Score27.4
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#2

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 21.6 miles from Hilton Head Island BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$5,498 - $17,185
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#3

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 21.7 miles from Hilton Head Island BOC Score51.1
Published tuition$40,595 - $59,670
Online programsYes

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#4

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA 24.3 miles from Hilton Head Island BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$3,072 - $14,545
Online programsYes

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#5

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 62.2 miles from Hilton Head Island BOC Score77.1
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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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$125,760Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$128,327
Information Security Analyst$105,800SC statewide$107,959
Computer Network Architect$82,300Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$83,980
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$100,900Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$102,959
Computer Network Support Specialist$74,180Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$75,694
Computer User Support Specialist$61,930Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$63,194
Web Developer$78,190SC statewide$79,786
Computer and Information Systems Manager$144,990Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$147,949

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.


Hilton Head Island at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Beaufort County876 workers, 353 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 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 of the schools shown is Citadel Military College of South Carolina (62.2 miles). 4 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 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Hilton Head Island are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($144,990), Software Developer ($125,760), Information Security Analyst ($105,800). 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.


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Data verified: June 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.