New Castle, Indiana has a population of about 17,356. The city’s median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of New Castle, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $49,098 per year. In Indiana, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $132,320 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 New Castle city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | 19.4 mi | $10,758 - $28,766 | – |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | 20.5 mi | $35,640 - $49,098 | – |
| International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 35.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | 37.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Martin University | Indianapolis, IN | 39.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $108,410 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $104,580 |
| Financial Manager | $132,320 |
| Human Resources Manager | $126,400 |
| Management Analyst | $89,990 |
| Project Management Specialist | $92,790 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,410 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,440 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $66,910 |
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 | 17,356 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Henry County | 63 workers, 34 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of New Castle. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (19.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Martin University (39.8 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 Indiana are: Financial Manager ($132,320), Human Resources Manager ($126,400), General and Operations Manager ($108,410). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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.
New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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