Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of about 58,491. The city’s median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Terre Haute, with tuition ranging from $4,390 to $34,501 per year for indexed programs. In the Terre Haute, IN metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $122,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 31 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Terre Haute. Distances are calculated from Terre Haute city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN | 1.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | 5.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | 30.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lincoln Trail College | Robinson, IL | 35.1 mi | $4,390 - $17,091 | – |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | 42.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Danville Area Community College | Danville, IL | 47.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 49.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 53.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN | 54.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | 63.3 mi | $16,004 - $34,501 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana business administration page.
Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $92,860 | Terre Haute, IN | $105,763 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $115,490 | Terre Haute, IN | $131,538 |
| Financial Manager | $122,960 | Terre Haute, IN | $140,046 |
| Human Resources Manager | $118,820 | Terre Haute, IN | $135,330 |
| Management Analyst | $77,940 | Terre Haute, IN | $88,770 |
| Project Management Specialist | $90,780 | Terre Haute, IN | $103,394 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $63,620 | Terre Haute, IN | $72,460 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $58,830 | Terre Haute, IN | $67,005 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,080 | Terre Haute, IN | $69,567 |
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 | 58,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,960 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Vigo County | 666 workers, 86 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Terre Haute. The closest is Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (63.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Terre Haute are: Financial Manager ($122,960), Human Resources Manager ($118,820), Administrative Services Manager ($115,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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.
Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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.
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