Best Online Technology Programs in Mount Pleasant, SC (2026)

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has a population of about 92,662. The city’s median household income is $121,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering technology programs near Mount Pleasant, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $157,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Technology Schools to Mount Pleasant

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 16 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Mount Pleasant. Distances are calculated from Mount Pleasant city center.

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

Technology Wages Near Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). 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.

Mount Pleasant at a Glance

Other Mount Pleasant-Area Cities With Technology Programs

• Charleston, SC – 8.4 mi away (613,847 pop)
• Hanahan, SC – 11.5 mi away (23,439 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 14.2 mi away (42,039 pop)
• North Charleston, SC – 14.6 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 22.9 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Mount Pleasant, SC?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering technology programs near Mount Pleasant. The closest is Citadel Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC (8.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Central Carolina Technical College (81.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Mount Pleasant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Mount Pleasant are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($157,580), Computer Network Architect ($127,020), Software Developer ($124,790). 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 Charleston instead of Mount Pleasant?

Charleston, SC is 8.4 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study technology?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $121,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant 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.