Best Online Marketing Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering marketing 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 South Carolina, the top-earning marketing-related role is Advertising and Promotions Manager at a median $156,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Conway

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer marketing 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

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


Marketing 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)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$57,840Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$61,795
Marketing Manager$143,450Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$153,259
Public Relations Specialist$61,020Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$65,192
Advertising and Promotions Manager$156,300SC statewide$166,987

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Conway, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Conway. The closest is Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Charleston (89.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Conway are: Advertising and Promotions Manager ($156,300), Marketing Manager ($143,450), Public Relations Specialist ($61,020). 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 marketing 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 marketing?

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: July 30, 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.