Best Online Technology Programs in Conway, SC (2026)

Conway, South Carolina has a population of about 26,082. The city’s median household income is $54,841 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Conway, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $29,628 per year. In the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $130,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Conway

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC3.6 mi$11,640 - $29,628
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC3.9 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville, NC37.1 miContact school for pricing
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC52.3 miContact school for pricing
Robeson Community CollegeLumberton, NC57.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Technology 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)
Software Developer$95,060Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$101,560
Information Security AnalystN/ASC statewide
Computer Network Architect$96,020Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$102,585
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,080Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$88,761
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,330Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$63,387
Computer User Support Specialist$46,490Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$49,669
Web Developer$83,200SC statewide$88,889
Computer and Information Systems Manager$130,220Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$139,124

Source: BLS, May 2024 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
Technology-related employment in Horry County1,708 workers, 254 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology programs are near Conway, SC?

Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Conway. The closest is Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC (3.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Robeson Community College (57.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Conway are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($130,220), Computer Network Architect ($96,020), Software Developer ($95,060). 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 technology 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 technology?

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.