Best Online Business Administration Programs in Henderson, KY (2026)

Henderson, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $30,450 to $41,865 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Henderson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Henderson. Distances are calculated from Henderson city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 9.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score60.4
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#2

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN 9.3 miles from Henderson BOC Score63.7
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#3

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY 25.9 miles from Henderson BOC Score43.9
Published tuition$30,450 - $41,865
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#4

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 28.2 miles from Henderson BOC Score55.4
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#5

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 33.2 miles from Henderson BOC Score55.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$79,370
Administrative Services ManagerN/A
Financial Manager$130,650
Human Resources Manager$121,460
Management Analyst$95,630
Project Management Specialist$81,700
Accountant or Auditor$75,270
Training and Development Specialist$61,390
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$63,180

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Henderson County181 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Henderson. The closest is University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madisonville Community College (33.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Kentucky are: Financial Manager ($130,650), Human Resources Manager ($121,460), Management Analyst ($95,630). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owensboro instead of Henderson?

Owensboro, KY is 25.8 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study business administration?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.