Best Online Business Administration Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)

Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $5,808 to $18,002 per year for indexed programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Prichard

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Prichard. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL 5.8 miles from Prichard BOC Score46.2
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#2

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 6.3 miles from Prichard BOC Score48.3
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#3

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 6.9 miles from Prichard BOC Score42.3
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#4

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL 41.8 miles from Prichard BOC Score55.6
Published tuition$5,808 - $18,002
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#5

George Stone Technical College

Pensacola, FL 53.6 miles from Prichard BOC Score33.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$106,690Mobile, AL$121,101
Administrative Services Manager$52,640Mobile, AL$59,750
Financial Manager$135,780Mobile, AL$154,120
Human Resources Manager$110,250Mobile, AL$125,142
Management Analyst$100,930Mobile, AL$114,563
Project Management Specialist$101,300Mobile, AL$114,983
Accountant or Auditor$72,130Mobile, AL$81,873
Training and Development Specialist$64,460Mobile, AL$73,167
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$57,760Mobile, AL$65,562

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.


Prichard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,121Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,331Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+9.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Mobile County3,537 workers, 561 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Prichard, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Prichard. The closest is Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL (5.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Stone Technical College (53.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Prichard are: Financial Manager ($135,780), Human Resources Manager ($110,250), General and Operations Manager ($106,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pascagoula instead of Prichard?

Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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.

Is Prichard an affordable place to study business administration?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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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Other Programs Available in Prichard

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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.