Best Online Technology Programs in Simpsonville, SC (2026)

Simpsonville, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,046 to $24,565 per year for indexed programs. Simpsonville has a population of about 25,125. Median household income is $79,233 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Simpsonville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Simpsonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Simpsonville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Simpsonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 9.5 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,473
Avg net price $11,713/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, SC 11.1 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 25.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $17,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC 24.4 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,035
Avg net price $21,063/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC 24.8 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 53.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,587
Avg net price $13,557/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 26.4 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,101
Avg net price $23,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 32.8 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 80.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 36.9 miles from Simpsonville BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 41.2 miles from Simpsonville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Simpsonville

Simpsonville is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area (BLS area code 24860). 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$121,790Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$130,536
Information Security Analyst$108,050Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$115,809
Computer Network Architect$161,170Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$172,744
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,740Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$102,615
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,360Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$80,772
Computer User Support Specialist$51,880Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$55,606
Web Developer$75,390Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$80,804
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,180Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$172,755

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.


Simpsonville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,125Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,233Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Greenville County7,075 workers, 1,164 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Simpsonville, SC?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Simpsonville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Simpsonville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Simpsonville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,180), Computer Network Architect ($161,170), Software Developer ($121,790). 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 Mauldin instead of Simpsonville?

Mauldin, SC is 4.6 miles from Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville an affordable place to study technology?

Simpsonville’s median household income of $79,233 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.