Best Online Business Administration Programs in Texarkana, AR (2026)

Texarkana, Arkansas has a population of about 29,343. The city’s median household income is $47,930 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Texarkana, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $20,322 per year for indexed programs. In the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $115,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Texarkana

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Texarkana. Distances are calculated from Texarkana city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Texarkana CollegeTexarkana, TX4.7 miContact school for pricing
Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana, TX7.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR27.0 miContact school for pricing
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR45.0 miContact school for pricing
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR47.0 miContact school for pricing
Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant, TX56.1 miContact school for pricing
Southern University at ShreveportShreveport, LA62.3 mi$4,958 - $18,188
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX64.5 miContact school for pricing
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA65.2 miContact school for pricing
Wiley UniversityMarshall, TX65.9 mi$12,500 - $20,322

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$73,100Texarkana, TX-AR$87,024
Administrative Services Manager$94,310Texarkana, TX-AR$112,274
Financial Manager$115,510Texarkana, TX-AR$137,512
Human Resources Manager$102,550Texarkana, TX-AR$122,083
Management Analyst$73,940Texarkana, TX-AR$88,024
Project Management Specialist$69,470Texarkana, TX-AR$82,702
Accountant or Auditor$67,370Texarkana, TX-AR$80,202
Training and Development Specialist$46,170Texarkana, TX-AR$54,964
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$56,020Texarkana, TX-AR$66,690

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.


Texarkana at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,343Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,930Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)84.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Miller County57 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Texarkana, AR?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Texarkana. The closest is Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX (4.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Wiley University (65.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Texarkana are: Financial Manager ($115,510), Human Resources Manager ($102,550), Administrative Services Manager ($94,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, TX is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study business administration?

Texarkana’s median household income of $47,930 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.