Best Online Computer Science Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $29,628 per year for indexed programs. Conway has a population of about 26,082. Median household income is $54,841 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $153,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Conway

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Conway, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Conway city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Conway. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 3.6 miles from Conway BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,258
Avg net price $13,966/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC 3.9 miles from Conway BOC Score 50.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,507
Avg net price $4,159/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science 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)
Software Developer$129,450SC statewide$138,301
Computer Systems Analyst$83,760Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$89,487
Computer Network Architect$101,520Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$108,462
Database Administrator$93,640SC statewide$100,043
Database Architect$153,240Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$163,718
Information Security Analyst$73,490Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$78,515
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,110Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$66,357
Computer User Support Specialist$47,560Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$50,812
Web Developer$78,190SC statewide$83,536
Web and Digital Interface Designer$78,650Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$84,028
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,200Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$149,786

Source: BLS, May 2025 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
Computer Science-related employment in Horry County486 workers, 252 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Conway, SC?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Conway are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Conway are: Database Architect ($153,240), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,200), Software Developer ($129,450). 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 computer science 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 computer science?

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.


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Other Programs Available in Conway

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.