South Carolina Colleges & Universities


From the Atlantic Ocean to the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina colleges and universities offer an affordable lifestyle as well as training for growing employment opportunities.

South Carolina Schools Prepare You for Growing Careers
South Carolina has a rich history dating back to the founding of the United States. The Palmetto State is striving to make history again, with a goal of becoming one of the most educated states by 2030. Students seeking higher education can choose from a wide range of colleges and universities in South Carolina.

South Carolina Colleges: Situated in Strong Economic Markets
After attending schools in South Carolina, graduates can settle in some of the country's most affordable cities with a bright economic forecast. Two cities made the 2008 Forbes Magazine list of cities with the highest paying job markets: Columbia ranked number 31 and Greenville placed 37th out of 100.

Forbes Magazine also cited both Columbia and Greenville on a list of cities with the most affordable lifestyles in the United States.

Invest in Your Future at South Carolina Schools
Prospective employees can use their education from South Carolina's colleges and universities to seek jobs in the state's growing industries. These occupations are expected to see a growth rate of at least 8 percent over the next ten years:
  •   Nursing
  •   Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives
  •   Accountants and auditors
  •   Executive secretaries and administrative assistants
  •   Network systems and data communication analysis
  •   Pharmacists
  •   Paralegals and legal assistants
  •   Loan officers

South Carolina's lawyers and pharmacists earn the highest average current salaries. Between 2000 and 2008, higher-paid fields such as computer and mathematical occupations have also seen an increase of more than 40 percent.
Campus Programs

  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Columbia

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Charleston

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • Strayer University

     Campus Locations: Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston

    Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • South University - Campus

     Campus Locations: Columbia

    Make the most of your potential with a quality education from South University. Earn your degree online, on your own timetable, or at one of our five convenient campus locations.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Greenville

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • Medical Careers Institute

     Campus Locations: Columbia, Greenville, Greenville, North Charleston, North Charleston

    A degree from Medical Careers Institute prepares you for success in healthcare. Choose between day and evening classes taught in MCI's state-of-the-art teaching labs.

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  • Miller-Motte Technical College

     Campus Locations: Charleston, Greenville

    Miller-Motte Technical College can give you the training you need to reach the next level of career success. Programs in massage, healthcare, computers and more.

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