Best Online Business Administration Programs in North Platte, NE (2026)

North Platte, Nebraska has a population of about 23,030. The city’s median household income is $57,805 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited business administration program within 100 miles of North Platte. In Nebraska, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,410 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to North Platte

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from North Platte city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE2.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near North Platte

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$82,570
Administrative Services Manager$101,970
Financial Manager$134,410
Human Resources Manager$124,990
Management Analyst$82,440
Project Management Specialist$78,790
Accountant or Auditor$69,980
Training and Development Specialist$64,520
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$60,730

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.


North Platte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,030Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Lincoln County170 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near North Platte, NE?

Our directory lists 1 business administration programs within 100 miles of North Platte. The closest is Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, NE (2.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mid-Plains Community College (2.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Nebraska are: Financial Manager ($134,410), Human Resources Manager ($124,990), Administrative Services Manager ($101,970). Wages for North Platte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kearney instead of North Platte?

Kearney, NE is 92.5 miles from North Platte 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 North Platte an affordable place to study business administration?

North Platte’s median household income of $57,805 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Platte while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.