South Carolina's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in South Carolina have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 12,043 degree programs that were offered 100% online by South Carolina's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 42% from completions reported in 2019.
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Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving South Carolina
There are at least 31 nonprofit 4-year schools serving South Carolina, where students completed 3,856 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 18 were private nonprofit institutions and 13 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving South Carolina, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in South Carolina. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,171
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Citadel Military College of South Carolina is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Citadel Military College of South Carolina. In 2023, 290 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 288 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
578
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Carolina Aiken is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Carolina Aiken. In 2023, 258 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 230 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
60%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
488
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Columbia College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Columbia College. In 2023, 226 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 154 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
82%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
380
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Claflin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Claflin University. In 2023, 51 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
15%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
55
Online Completions by Program Area
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Non-Profit
Charleston Southern University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Charleston Southern University. In 2023, 141 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 122 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
263
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Carolina-Columbia is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Carolina-Columbia. In 2023, 554 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 503 master's degrees, and 135 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
12%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,192
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Allen University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Allen University. In 2023, 15 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
31%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Anderson University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Anderson University. In 2023, 3 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
0%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Winthrop University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Winthrop University. In 2023, 321 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
26%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
321
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Newberry College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Newberry College. In 2023, 49 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
25%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
56
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Francis Marion University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Francis Marion University. In 2023, 59 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
65
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Erskine College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Erskine College. In 2023, 21 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
12%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
21
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Limestone University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Limestone University. In 2023, 122 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 41 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
31%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
163
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Wesleyan University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern Wesleyan University. In 2023, 124 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 54 master's degrees, and 21 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
69%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
211
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Coker University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Coker University. In 2023, 49 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 47 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
39%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
96
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Bob Jones University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bob Jones University. In 2023, 115 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 48 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
168
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Furman University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Furman University. In 2023, 7 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
7
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Carolina Beaufort is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Carolina Beaufort. In 2023, 92 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
24%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
92
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Coastal Carolina University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Coastal Carolina University. In 2023, 222 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 151 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
17%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
373
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Charleston is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at College of Charleston. In 2023, 20 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 14 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
34
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
University of South Carolina-Upstate is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Carolina-Upstate. In 2023, 388 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 101 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
42%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
489
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
W L Bonner College is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at W L Bonner College. In 2023, 3 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clemson University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Clemson University. In 2023, 1,105 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 336 bachelor's degrees, and 61 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
20%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,502
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Voorhees University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Voorhees University. In 2023, 8 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
8
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Greenville University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at North Greenville University. In 2023, 142 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
32%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
142
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South Carolina State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at South Carolina State University. In 2023, 30 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 25 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
18%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
55
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Medical University of South Carolina is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Medical University of South Carolina. In 2023, 188 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 159 master's degrees, and 51 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
398
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lander University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lander University. In 2023, 412 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 129 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
66%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
541
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Columbia International University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Columbia International University. In 2023, 39 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 34 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
12%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
76
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Converse University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Converse University. In 2023, 3 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3
Online Completions by Program Area
For-Profit Online Colleges in South Carolina
Get a list of four-year for-profit online colleges and universities in South Carolina here. According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 2 for-profit 4-year schools in South Carolina where students completed 489 distance education degree programs.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
South University-Columbia is an institutionally for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South University-Columbia. In 2023, 67 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 30 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
68%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
97
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-South Carolina is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-South Carolina. In 2023, 200 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 114 associate degrees, 78 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
392
Online Completions by Program Area
Best Online Community Colleges in South Carolina
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in South Carolina? According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 9 two-year schools where students completed 3,495 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in South Carolina, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Non-Profit
Midlands Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
42%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
371
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Piedmont Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
41%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
263
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Technical College of the Lowcountry is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
67%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
128
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
53%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
465
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Spartanburg Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
44%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
299
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Carolina Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
52%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
193
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tri-County Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
485
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trident Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
60%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
848
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Greenville Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
37%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
443
Online Completions by Program Area
Best Online 2-Year Private Nonprofit Schools in South Carolina
There are at least 2 online two-year private nonprofit schools offering associate degrees in South Carolina. According to 2023 data from Lightcast™, in 2023, a total of 251 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Clinton College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Clinton College. In 2023, 12 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
88%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
14
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Spartanburg Methodist College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Spartanburg Methodist College. In 2023, 194 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 38 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
99%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
232
Online Completions by Program Area
Best Online 2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in South Carolina
There are at least 0 online two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in South Carolina. According to 2023 data from Lightcast™, in 2023, a total of 153 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.