Best Online Psychology Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $29,628 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 South Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Conway

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

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

Psychology 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.

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

Other Conway-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Myrtle Beach, SC – 12.8 mi away (256,079 pop)
• Florence, SC – 48.5 mi away (92,614 pop)
• Lumberton, NC – 54.6 mi away (29,681 pop)
• Laurinburg, NC – 68.2 mi away (20,514 pop)
• Wilmington, NC – 70.9 mi away (242,770 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Conway, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Conway. The closest is Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coker University (69.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Conway are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,700), School Psychologist ($76,720), 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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.