Opened in 1973, SHERMAN COLLEGE OF STRAIGHT CHIROPRACTIC attracts students from across the United States and around the world. Holding a full accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education, Sherman College is viewed as one of the nation’s leading chiropractic colleges.

SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE, South Carolina’s only private residential two-year libral arts college, is rated as one of the most affordable private institutions in the state. Offering Associates Degrees in a variety of disciplines ranging from art to business to criminal justice, SMC boasts a 93 percent placement rate among graduates wishing to continue their studies at a four-year college.

SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, a two-year public institution, is also suited to those wishing to go on to a four-year program, as well as students seeking an associates degree in a number of trade fields. Offering over 80 different courses of study, Spartanburg Tech takes pride in customizing its curriculum to reflect the ever-changing employment landscape of the Upstate.

The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs and master’s degrees in education. USC Upstate boasts two thriving campuses—the 314-acre resident campus in Spartanburg and a campus in Greenville for commuting junior and senior level students. USC Upstate is home to 4,500 students and offers challenging, first-rate academic courses, small class sizes, remarkable diversity and a dynamic campus life.

A nationally respected liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, WOFFORD COLLEGE is proud to be the home of one of America’s 270 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The historic (1854), 150-acre downtown campus is recognized as a national arboretum and is open to visitors year round. Wofford brings Southern Conference, NCAA Division I athletics to Spartanburg, and plays host to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the NFL Carolina Panthers training camp.