Best Online Liberal Arts 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. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Myrtle Beach, with tuition ranging from $2,748 to $13,977 per year. In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $91,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Myrtle Beach

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Myrtle Beach city center.

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

Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts 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 liberal arts programs are near Myrtle Beach, SC?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Myrtle Beach. The closest is Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC (64.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Sampson Community College (93.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Myrtle Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Myrtle Beach are: Management Analyst ($91,100), Technical Writer ($78,660), Training and Development Specialist ($62,400). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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 Liberal Arts Programs in South Carolina
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State