Best Online Business Administration Programs in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has a population of about 37,214. The city’s median household income is $53,679 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 32 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Myrtle Beach. Distances are calculated from Myrtle Beach city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach 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.

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.

Myrtle Beach at a Glance

Other Myrtle Beach-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Conway, SC – 12.8 mi away (22,761 pop)
• Florence, SC – 60.9 mi away (92,614 pop)
• Lumberton, NC – 64.1 mi away (29,681 pop)
• Wilmington, NC – 66.9 mi away (242,770 pop)
• Laurinburg, NC – 80.1 mi away (20,514 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Myrtle Beach, SC?

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Myrtle Beach. The closest is Miller-Motte College-Conway in Conway, SC (8.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bladen Community College (65.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Myrtle Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Myrtle Beach 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 Conway instead of Myrtle Beach?

Conway, SC is 12.8 miles from Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach an affordable place to study business administration?

Myrtle Beach’s median household income of $53,679 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Myrtle Beach 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in South Carolina
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.