Best Online Social Work Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering social work 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 the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $96,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Conway

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work 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 social work page.

Social Work 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 Social Work 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 social work schools are near Conway, SC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Conway. The closest is University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC (59.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Methodist University (89.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Conway are: Social Worker, All Other ($96,140), Healthcare Social Worker ($68,920), Social and Community Service Manager ($63,920). 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 social work 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 social work?

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.