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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in South Carolina (2027)
Online IT programs in South Carolina start with two degrees at two schools based here: two bachelor's degrees. South Carolina's largest tracked IT jobs are help desk technicians (9,880), computer systems analysts (7,700) and IT managers (4,930).
- 2online programs
- $92,520network and computer systems administrator median
- 57,250computer jobs
Key Points
- North Greenville University's Bachelor's in Cybersecurity ranks first in South Carolina and places #18 of 26 in our national cybersecurity ranking.
- Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $52,080 median in South Carolina.
- South Carolina pays network support specialists best against U.S. medians and information security analysts worst.
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Two Best Online IT Programs in South Carolina for 2027
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North Greenville University
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity
North Greenville University, in Tigerville, structures this cybersecurity bachelor's around two concentrations, one in information systems security and one in management information systems. The path runs from Database Fundamentals and Introduction to Criminal Justice through Principles of Project Management and Cybercrime, and finishes with a Senior Project and an Internship.
The cybersecurity courses are all delivered in an online format, and the program is also on campus for South Carolina students. Up to 90 credits can transfer in, which shortens the road for someone with prior college work. Certification exam pricing is discounted through CompTIA and EC-Council.
- Online tuition
- $425 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 55%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Format
- Live and self-paced
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
- Prepares for
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, ISACA CISM
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South University-Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Columbia, South Carolina is where this online BSIT is based, at a private for-profit school. Its 180 credits cover software development, information systems security, database design and network design, and also applying technology to business needs.
Three emphasis tracks shape the upper levels. Cybersecurity is aligned with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and puts virtual labs into every course in that area. Management is aimed at students who want to lead within an IT department. The broad track covers database development, security, multimedia and web work, and network administration. Courses worth 4 credit hours each include ITS3102 SQL Development and ITS4103, the IT Capstone. Admission requires proof of high school graduation.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 23%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $44,6821 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 22023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in South Carolina
Published online rates at schools based in South Carolina run from $425 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in South Carolina
Two bachelor's programs are based in South Carolina: the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity at North Greenville University and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at South University-Columbia. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Tuition Discounts for South Carolina Residents
State Aid for South Carolina Residents
The South Carolina Need-based Grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is a need-based state grant. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.
Regional Tuition Exchanges for South Carolina Students
One exchange reaches South Carolina. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.
- Academic Common Market (ACM, run by SREB): in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer.
Online IT Programs Near South Carolina
North Carolina has nine programs and Georgia has four programs.
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George Mason University
Information Technology, BS
South Carolina's computer systems analysts earn $58,000 to $148,660. A CAE-CD school.
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 68%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $78,8001 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 4162023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, ABET, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Starts
- January, August
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Blue Ridge Community College
Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology
Network support specialists run 1.23 times the national share in South Carolina. 50% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $268 per credit$76 in state
- Graduation rate
- 50%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 92023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Richmond Community College
Information Technology, AAS
It leads toward South Carolina's 2,660 network support specialists. 46% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $268 per credit$76 in state
- Graduation rate
- 46%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 92023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+
South Carolina Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, North Greenville University | Cybersecurity | 18th of 26 |
| Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, North Greenville University | With Certifications | 20th of 43 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in South Carolina
South Carolina’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $160,860; South Carolina’s lowest is $52,080, for help desk technicians. South Carolina’s largest IT group: 9,880 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $160,860 | −8% | $95,990 to $233,500 | 4,930 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $134,990 | +1% | $82,060 to $185,160 | 1,950 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,800 | −18% | $66,410 to $166,530 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,280 | −7% | $58,000 to $148,660 | 7,700 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $93,640 | −10% | $54,040 to $149,000 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 | −7% | $63,310 to $151,210 | 3,580 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $78,190 | −16% | $52,850 to $125,210 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $76,790 | +1% | $48,800 to $113,780 | 2,660 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $52,080 | −16% | $35,490 to $85,760 | 9,880 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against U.S. medians, the biggest South Carolina premium: network engineers at $134,990 (+1%). Weakest in South Carolina: information security analysts, at $105,800 (−18%). 2 of 9 South Carolina roles out-earn the U.S. median.
Next in South Carolina: computer systems analysts (7,700 jobs, $98,280) and IT managers (4,930 jobs, $160,860). In South Carolina, bachelor’s-level roles are 63% of IT jobs; South Carolina students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in South Carolina: help desk technicians (9,880 jobs, $52,080) and network support specialists (2,660 jobs, $76,790). For those South Carolina roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Living costs work in a worker's favor in South Carolina, where a price level of 93.7 makes a $92,520 administrator median worth $98,689.
IT Pay by Metro Area in South Carolina
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC pays network and systems administrators the most, at $100,900.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 62,140 | $89,990 | $131,440 | $60,220 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 11,760 | $97,480 | $110,310 | $52,590 |
| Columbia, SC | 11,430 | $86,650 | $101,330 | $50,080 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | 9,200 | $95,740 | $108,050 | $51,880 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 4,950 | $90,510 | $106,110 | $57,580 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 2,240 | $88,860 | $105,260 | $56,840 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | 1,550 | $87,090 | $73,490 | $47,560 |
| Florence, SC | 1,290 | $75,190 | $50,000 |
South Carolina IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Every bordering state pays network and computer systems administrators more than South Carolina does.
| State | Network and computer systems administrator median | All computer jobs median | Computer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $92,520 | $96,300 | 57,250 |
| Georgia | $97,170 | $104,720 | 170,620 |
| North Carolina | $95,230 | $107,600 | 195,720 |
IT Job Concentration in South Carolina
Network support specialists stand out most in South Carolina: 2,660 jobs, 1.23 times the national share.
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Help Desk Technician | 4.29 | 0.93× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 3.34 | 1.00× |
| IT Manager | 2.14 | 0.50× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 1.55 | 0.77× |
| Network Support Specialist | 1.16 | 1.23× |
| Network Engineer | 0.85 | 0.73× |
| Information Security Analyst | 0.75 | 0.61× |
| Database Administrator | 0.43 | 0.96× |
| Web Developer | 0.31 | 0.68× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina’s labor market office projects the job to grow 33.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 140 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in South Carolina: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in South Carolina Through 2034
South Carolina’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 33.8% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at 0.1%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 2,220 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 1,530 | 2,050 | +33.8% | 140 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 4,470 | 5,330 | +19% | 400 | +15.2% |
| Network Engineer | 1,350 | 1,570 | +16.6% | 90 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 7,470 | 8,420 | +12.7% | 530 | +8.7% |
| Network Support Specialist | 2,080 | 2,290 | +10.1% | 150 | +1.8% |
| Web Developer | 750 | 820 | +8.7% | 50 | +7.6% |
| Database Administrator | 720 | 740 | +3.2% | 40 | -0.6% |
| Help Desk | 10,240 | 10,360 | +1.1% | 640 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 3,660 | 3,660 | +0.1% | 180 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from South Carolina’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in South Carolina
Largest IT occupation: 9,880 computer user support specialists.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in South Carolina FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in South Carolina?
Two fully online IT programs, at two schools: two bachelor's degrees. All of them are at private schools.
Can South Carolina residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?
South Carolina takes part in ACM. ACM offers in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.
Which IT jobs are scarce in South Carolina?
South Carolina is lightest on IT managers (0.50x) and information security analysts (0.61x the U.S. share).
Which IT job is growing fastest in South Carolina?
The state projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 33.8% from 2024 to 2034 (28.5% nationally), adding up to 140 openings a year.
Are there cybersecurity jobs in South Carolina?
Security analyst jobs are thinner on the ground in South Carolina, at 0.61 times the national share, and pay $105,800.
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- South Carolina labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- SREB, Academic Common Market
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each South Carolina program ranked above, linked from its card