Best Online Healthcare Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $14,074 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 healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Conway

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Conway. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.

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

Miller-Motte College-Conway

Conway, SC 3.3 miles from Conway
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#2

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC 3.9 miles from Conway BOC Score50.3
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#3

Strand College of Hair Design

Myrtle Beach, SC 14.5 miles from Conway BOC Score50.3
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#4

Southeastern Community College

Whiteville, NC 37.1 miles from Conway BOC Score44.4
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#5

Williamsburg Technical College

Kingstree, SC 46.2 miles from Conway BOC Score41.4
Published tuition$4,488 - $14,074
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina healthcare page.


Healthcare 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)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,900Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$111,004
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$38,000Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$40,598
Medical Records Specialist$48,380Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$51,688
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,950Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$41,613
Healthcare Social Worker$68,920Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$73,632
Epidemiologist$84,660SC statewide$90,449

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
Healthcare-related employment in Horry County15,351 workers, 1,136 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Conway, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Conway. The closest is Miller-Motte College-Conway in Conway, SC (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Williamsburg Technical College (46.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Conway are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,900), Epidemiologist ($84,660), Healthcare Social Worker ($68,920). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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.