Best Online Business Administration Programs in Olive Branch, MS (2026)

Olive Branch, Mississippi has a population of about 46,538. The city’s median household income is $98,421 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Olive Branch, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $68,055 per year for indexed programs. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Olive Branch

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 30 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Olive Branch. Distances are calculated from Olive Branch city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Olive Branch

Olive Branch is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

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.

Olive Branch at a Glance

Other Olive Branch-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Southaven, MS – 7.4 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 9.2 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 10.3 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 11.5 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 12.4 mi away (1,069,661 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Olive Branch, MS?

Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Olive Branch. The closest is Health-Tech Institute of Memphis in Memphis, TN (7.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northwest Mississippi Community College (24.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Olive Branch?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Olive Branch are: Financial Manager ($134,480), Administrative Services Manager ($130,310), Human Resources Manager ($129,650). 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 Southaven instead of Olive Branch?

Southaven, MS is 7.4 miles from Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch an affordable place to study business administration?

Olive Branch’s median household income of $98,421 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olive Branch 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Mississippi
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.