Searcy, Arkansas has a population of about 23,115. The city’s median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Searcy, with tuition ranging from $3,216 to $14,799 per year. In Arkansas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $103,410 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Searcy city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Searcy, AR | 0.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | 14.9 mi | $3,216 - $14,799 | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | 38.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | 41.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | 42.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $64,260 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $82,880 |
| Financial Manager | $103,410 |
| Human Resources Manager | $99,760 |
| Management Analyst | $72,550 |
| Project Management Specialist | $81,970 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $64,180 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $48,330 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $56,640 |
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 | 23,115 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,896 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in White County | 276 workers, 43 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Searcy. The closest is Harding University in Searcy, AR (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Arkansas (42.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Arkansas are: Financial Manager ($103,410), Human Resources Manager ($99,760), Administrative Services Manager ($82,880). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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.
Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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