Best Online Technology Programs in Lexington, SC (2026)

Lexington, South Carolina has a population of about 24,132. The city’s median household income is $83,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering technology programs near Lexington, with tuition ranging from $5,715 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. In the Columbia, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Lexington

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Lexington. Distances are calculated from Lexington city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC6.5 miContact school for pricing
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC11.1 miContact school for pricing
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC11.6 miContact school for pricing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC38.0 miContact school for pricing
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC40.0 mi$11,060 - $29,957
Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark, SC46.9 miContact school for pricing
Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville, SC47.5 miContact school for pricing
Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC48.8 mi$5,715 - $13,295
Morris CollegeSumter, SC50.2 miContact school for pricing
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC53.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Technology Wages Near Lexington

Lexington is part of the Columbia, SC metro area (BLS area code 17900). 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$103,400Columbia, SC$110,352
Information Security AnalystN/ASC statewide
Computer Network Architect$117,690Columbia, SC$125,603
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,600Columbia, SC$92,423
Computer Network Support Specialist$69,190Columbia, SC$73,842
Computer User Support Specialist$55,050Columbia, SC$58,751
Web Developer$126,380Columbia, SC$134,877
Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,880Columbia, SC$147,150

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.


Lexington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,132Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,263Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Lexington County1,806 workers, 183 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Lexington, SC?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering technology programs near Lexington. The closest is Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, SC (6.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Piedmont Technical College (53.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Lexington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Lexington are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,880), Web Developer ($126,380), Computer Network Architect ($117,690). 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 Columbia instead of Lexington?

Columbia, SC is 18.4 miles from Lexington 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 Lexington an affordable place to study technology?

Lexington’s median household income of $83,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lexington 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.


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.