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. Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering business administration programs near North Platte. In Nebraska, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,410 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near North Platte. Distances are calculated from North Platte city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | 2.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney, NE | 91.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska business administration page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,805 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Lincoln County | 170 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering business administration programs near North Platte. The closest is Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, NE (2.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Nebraska at Kearney (91.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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