Gulfport, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $3,650 to $12,908 per year for indexed programs. Gulfport has a population of about 72,533. Median household income is $46,044 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $121,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Gulfport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Gulfport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gulfport city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Gulfport.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,087
Avg net price
$14,258/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,140
Avg net price
$21,708/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,946
Avg net price
$8,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 41%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
9%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,060
Avg net price
$23,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,440
Avg net price
$15,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,848
Avg net price
$26,034/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,485
Avg net price
$27,712/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Gulfport
Gulfport is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $107,480 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $119,422 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $103,660 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $115,178 |
| Financial Manager | $115,320 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $128,133 |
| Human Resources Manager | $121,470 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $134,967 |
| Management Analyst | $88,710 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $98,567 |
| Project Management Specialist | $84,200 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $93,556 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $76,380 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $84,867 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,670 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $69,633 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $58,390 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $64,878 |
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.
Gulfport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 72,533 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,044 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Harrison County | 1,438 workers, 182 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Gulfport-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Biloxi, MS – 7.0 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Pascagoula, MS – 31.2 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 43.6 mi away (94,320 pop)
- New Orleans, LA – 56.9 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 60.8 mi away (22,185 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Gulfport, MS?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Gulfport are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Gulfport?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Gulfport are: Human Resources Manager ($121,470), Financial Manager ($115,320), General and Operations Manager ($107,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Gulfport?
Biloxi, MS is 7.0 miles from Gulfport 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 Gulfport an affordable place to study business administration?
Gulfport’s median household income of $46,044 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gulfport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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: July 23, 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.
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