Best Online Technology Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Orangeburg, South Carolina has a population of about 13,189. The city’s median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering technology programs near Orangeburg, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. In South Carolina, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,490 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Orangeburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Orangeburg. Distances are calculated from Orangeburg city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC1.1 mi$11,060 - $29,957
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC4.2 miContact school for pricing
Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark, SC19.3 miContact school for pricing
Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC34.6 miContact school for pricing
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC36.0 miContact school for pricing
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC37.0 miContact school for pricing
Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC41.7 mi$5,715 - $13,295
Morris CollegeSumter, SC43.0 miContact school for pricing
Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville, SC56.2 miContact school for pricing
Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree, SC61.5 mi$4,488 - $14,074

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


Technology Wages Near Orangeburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Software Developer$108,690
Information Security AnalystN/A
Computer Network Architect$112,850
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,600
Computer Network Support Specialist$66,560
Computer User Support Specialist$50,500
Web Developer$83,200
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,490

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.


Orangeburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,066Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Orangeburg County118 workers, 14 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering technology programs near Orangeburg. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Williamsburg Technical College (61.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in South Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,490), Computer Network Architect ($112,850), Software Developer ($108,690). Wages for Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg an affordable place to study technology?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg 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.