Best Online Business Administration Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has a population of about 26,082. The city’s median household income is $54,841 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Conway, with tuition ranging from $2,532 to $29,628 per year for indexed programs. In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $123,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Conway

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Conway. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC3.6 mi$11,640 - $29,628
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC3.8 miContact school for pricing
Miller-Motte College-ConwayConway, SC4.5 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville, NC37.0 miContact school for pricing
Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, SC42.5 miContact school for pricing
Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree, SC46.4 mi$4,488 - $14,074
Brunswick Community CollegeBolivia, NC48.5 mi$2,532 - $12,767
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC52.3 miContact school for pricing
Robeson Community CollegeLumberton, NC57.7 miContact school for pricing
Bladen Community CollegeDublin, NC58.3 mi$2,558 - $11,271

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


Business Administration Wages Near Conway

Conway is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area (BLS area code 34820). 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)
General and Operations Manager$81,450Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$87,019
Administrative Services Manager$101,320Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$108,248
Financial Manager$122,720Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$131,111
Human Resources Manager$123,290Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$131,720
Management Analyst$91,100Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$97,329
Project Management Specialist$74,610Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$79,712
Accountant or Auditor$65,070Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$69,519
Training and Development Specialist$62,400Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$66,667
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$58,140Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$62,115

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Conway at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,082Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,841Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Horry County1,971 workers, 676 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Conway, SC?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Conway. The closest is Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (3.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bladen Community College (58.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Conway are: Human Resources Manager ($123,290), Financial Manager ($122,720), Administrative Services Manager ($101,320). 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 Myrtle Beach instead of Conway?

Myrtle Beach, SC is 12.8 miles from Conway and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Conway an affordable place to study business administration?

Conway’s median household income of $54,841 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conway 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.