Oxford, Alabama has a population of about 22,063. The city’s median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Oxford, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $10,687 per year. In the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $118,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Oxford city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | 16.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Talladega College | Talladega, AL | 17.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 28.6 mi | $4,032 - $10,687 | – |
| West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA | 39.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | 44.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama business administration page.
Oxford is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $95,400 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $111,059 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $97,960 | AL statewide | $114,040 |
| Financial Manager | $118,580 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $138,044 |
| Human Resources Manager | $110,030 | AL statewide | $128,091 |
| Management Analyst | $87,860 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $102,282 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,840 | AL statewide | $113,900 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $62,450 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $72,701 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,380 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $71,455 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $50,700 | Anniston-Oxford, AL | $59,022 |
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 | 22,063 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,065 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Calhoun County | 484 workers, 97 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Oxford. The closest is Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (16.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of West Georgia (44.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Oxford are: Financial Manager ($118,580), Human Resources Manager ($110,030), Administrative Services Manager ($97,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Trussville, AL is 41.0 miles from Oxford and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Oxford’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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