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

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,488 to $14,074 per year for indexed 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 the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $279,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Myrtle Beach

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

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC 9.0 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 50.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,507
Avg net price $4,159/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Academy for Careers and Technology

Mullins, SC 39.5 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 50.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,553
Avg net price $8,969/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Williamsburg Technical College

Kingstree, SC 53.7 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,935
Avg net price $9,887/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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

#5

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC 64.9 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 35.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,748
Avg net price $2,004/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 85.3 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,253
Avg net price $1,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC 86.7 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 43.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,603
Avg net price $5,571/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC 88.5 miles from Myrtle Beach BOC Score 97.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,420
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing 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)
Registered Nurse$80,640Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$86,154
Licensed Practical Nurse$58,930Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$62,959
Nurse Anesthetist$279,570Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$298,686
Nurse Midwife$122,390SC statewide$130,759
Nurse Practitioner$121,390Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$129,690
Nursing Assistant$36,520Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$39,017

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
Nursing-related employment in Horry County6,144 workers, 91 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Myrtle Beach are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Myrtle Beach are: Nurse Anesthetist ($279,570), Nurse Midwife ($122,390), Nurse Practitioner ($121,390). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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

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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 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.