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).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | 3.6 mi | $11,640 - $29,628 | – |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC | 3.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | 37.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | 52.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton, NC | 57.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina technology page.
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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $95,060 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $101,560 |
| Information Security Analyst | N/A | SC statewide | – |
| Computer Network Architect | $96,020 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $102,585 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $83,080 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $88,761 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $59,330 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $63,387 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $46,490 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $49,669 |
| Web Developer | $83,200 | SC statewide | $88,889 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $130,220 | Myrtle 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,082 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,841 | Census 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 County | 1,708 workers, 254 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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