Best Online Marketing Programs in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Myrtle Beach has a population of about 37,214. 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 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 Myrtle Beach

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

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 Myrtle Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 9.5 miles from Myrtle Beach 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

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 55.5 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 44.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,888
Avg net price $11,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC 84.9 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 35.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,898
Avg net price $21,666/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 88.3 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,416
Avg net price $18,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 88.6 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,085
Avg net price $20,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC 113.9 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,262
Avg net price $18,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 114.2 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 44.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,304
Avg net price $17,800/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedict College

Columbia, SC 124.4 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 16.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,902
Avg net price $18,250/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing 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.

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.


Myrtle Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,214Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,679Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Myrtle Beach, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Myrtle Beach. The closest is Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Citadel Military College of South Carolina (88.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Myrtle Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Myrtle Beach 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 Conway instead of Myrtle Beach?

Conway, SC is 12.8 miles from Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach an affordable place to study marketing?

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.


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Other Programs Available in Myrtle Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Myrtle Beach:

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.