Best Online Business Administration Programs in Alexandria, LA (2026)

Alexandria, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,265 to $24,631 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 44,566. Median household income is $47,357 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Alexandria, LA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $107,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Alexandria

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Alexandria. Distances are calculated from Alexandria 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 Alexandria. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Eunice, LA 56.7 miles from Alexandria BOC Score31.6
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#2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA 79.1 miles from Alexandria BOC Score53.3
Published tuition$10,418 - $24,631
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#3

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA 84.9 miles from Alexandria BOC Score49.8
Published tuition$4,265 - $16,402
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#4

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA 86.1 miles from Alexandria BOC Score33.3
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#5

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA 86.1 miles from Alexandria BOC Score63.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Alexandria

Alexandria is part of the Alexandria, LA metro area (BLS area code 10780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$98,360Alexandria, LA$114,772
Administrative Services Manager$93,250Alexandria, LA$108,810
Financial Manager$107,030Alexandria, LA$124,889
Human Resources Manager$100,240Alexandria, LA$116,966
Management Analyst$91,560Alexandria, LA$106,838
Project Management Specialist$78,110Alexandria, LA$91,144
Accountant or Auditor$64,530Alexandria, LA$75,298
Training and Development Specialist$46,810Alexandria, LA$54,621
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$52,780Alexandria, LA$61,587

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.


Alexandria at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,566Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,357Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Rapides County1,081 workers, 180 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Alexandria, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Alexandria. The closest is Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, LA (56.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Tech University (86.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Alexandria are: Financial Manager ($107,030), Human Resources Manager ($100,240), General and Operations Manager ($98,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Opelousas instead of Alexandria?

Opelousas, LA is 57.5 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study business administration?

Alexandria’s median household income of $47,357 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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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Other Programs Available in Alexandria

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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.