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Best Online Education Programs in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to about 37,214 residents. Median household income is $53,679 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $104,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Myrtle Beach
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Myrtle Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Myrtle Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Myrtle Beach-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina education page.
Education 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,580 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $66,859 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,820 | SC statewide | $64,979 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,810 | SC statewide | $64,968 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $66,690 | SC statewide | $71,250 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $104,360 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $111,496 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,620 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $108,568 |
| Tutor | $33,220 | SC statewide | $35,491 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,940 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $66,175 |
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.
Myrtle Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,214 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,679 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Horry County | 814 workers, 102 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Myrtle Beach-Area Cities With Education 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
What are the highest-paying education roles near Myrtle Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Myrtle Beach are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,360), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,620), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($66,690). 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 education 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 education?
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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in South Carolina
- Education programs by state
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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 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.
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