Best Online Business Administration Programs in Boone, NC (2026)

Boone, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $18,703 per year for indexed programs. Boone has a population of about 19,534. Median household income is $28,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Boone

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Boone. Distances are calculated from Boone city center.

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:

  • 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 Boone. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 0.6 miles from Boone BOC Score69.9
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#2

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, NC 37.5 miles from Boone BOC Score41.7
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#3

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA 38.3 miles from Boone BOC Score47.3
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#4

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 39.6 miles from Boone BOC Score51.9
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#5

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 41.3 miles from Boone BOC Score50.4
Published tuition$2,367 - $18,703
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Boone

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,950
Administrative Services Manager$105,630
Financial Manager$166,780
Human Resources Manager$142,990
Management Analyst$98,560
Project Management Specialist$100,820
Accountant or Auditor$82,050
Training and Development Specialist$65,250
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,340

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.


Boone at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,534Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$28,633Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Watauga County566 workers, 130 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Boone, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Boone. The closest is Appalachian State University in Boone, NC (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Catawba Valley Community College (41.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Human Resources Manager ($142,990), Administrative Services Manager ($105,630). Wages for Boone workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hickory instead of Boone?

Hickory, NC is 37.7 miles from Boone 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 Boone an affordable place to study business administration?

Boone’s median household income of $28,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boone while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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: June 11, 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.