Nixa, Missouri has a population of about 24,131. The city’s median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Nixa, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $38,035 per year. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $123,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Nixa city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield, MO | 10.8 mi | $9,024 - $24,022 | – |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | 11.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Drury University | Springfield, MO | 11.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | 29.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | 38.9 mi | $28,320 - $38,035 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri business administration page.
Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $72,400 | Springfield, MO | $81,716 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $84,820 | Springfield, MO | $95,734 |
| Financial Manager | $123,380 | Springfield, MO | $139,255 |
| Human Resources Manager | $109,790 | Springfield, MO | $123,916 |
| Management Analyst | $74,190 | Springfield, MO | $83,736 |
| Project Management Specialist | $77,230 | Springfield, MO | $87,167 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $63,490 | Springfield, MO | $71,659 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,620 | Springfield, MO | $65,034 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $58,800 | Springfield, MO | $66,366 |
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 | 24,131 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Christian County | 274 workers, 95 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Nixa. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (10.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southwest Baptist University (38.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Nixa are: Financial Manager ($123,380), Human Resources Manager ($109,790), Administrative Services Manager ($84,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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.
Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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