Best Online Technology Programs in North Charleston, SC (2026)

North Charleston, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,564 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. North Charleston has a population of about 117,460. Median household income is $62,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to North Charleston

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near North Charleston. Distances are calculated from North Charleston 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 North Charleston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 2.7 miles from North Charleston BOC Score50.6
Published tuition$4,564 - $11,453
Online programsYes

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#2

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 10.0 miles from North Charleston BOC Score77.1
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#3

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC 49.4 miles from North Charleston BOC Score27.4
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#4

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 60.6 miles from North Charleston BOC Score29.9
Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957
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#5

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, SC 62.1 miles from North Charleston BOC Score51.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina technology page.


Technology Wages Near North Charleston

North Charleston 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,150Charleston-North Charleston, SC$130,842
Information Security Analyst$110,310Charleston-North Charleston, SC$109,218
Computer Network Architect$137,930Charleston-North Charleston, SC$136,564
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,480Charleston-North Charleston, SC$96,515
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,990Charleston-North Charleston, SC$81,178
Computer User Support Specialist$52,590Charleston-North Charleston, SC$52,069
Web Developer$82,740Charleston-North Charleston, SC$81,921
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,000Charleston-North Charleston, SC$165,347

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.


North Charleston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population117,460Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,789Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Charleston County7,779 workers, 1,653 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near North Charleston, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near North Charleston. The closest is Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (62.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near North Charleston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near North Charleston are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,000), Computer Network Architect ($137,930), Software Developer ($132,150). 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 Hanahan instead of North Charleston?

Hanahan, SC is 4.2 miles from North Charleston 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 North Charleston an affordable place to study technology?

North Charleston’s median household income of $62,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Charleston 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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Other Programs Available in North Charleston

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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.