Sebastian, Florida has a population of about 25,759. The city’s median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Sebastian. In Florida, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $124,950 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 Sebastian city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 21.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | Melbourne, FL | 21.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | 26.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne, FL | 28.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee, FL | 64.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida business administration page.
Sebastian is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (BLS area code 42680). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $81,530 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $82,940 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $81,570 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $82,981 |
| Financial Manager | $121,330 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $123,428 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,950 | FL statewide | $127,111 |
| Management Analyst | $81,840 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $83,255 |
| Project Management Specialist | $84,780 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $86,246 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $72,540 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $73,795 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $51,830 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $52,726 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $56,980 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $57,965 |
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 | 25,759 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,863 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Indian River County | 1,386 workers, 424 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Sebastian. The closest is Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL (21.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Osceola Technical College (64.0 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 Sebastian are: Human Resources Manager ($124,950), Financial Manager ($121,330), Project Management Specialist ($84,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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.
Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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