High Point, North Carolina has a population of about 115,263. The city’s median household income is $61,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of High Point. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $153,450 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 High Point city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | High Point, NC | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC | 4.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Strayer University-North Carolina | Greensboro, NC | 7.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | 11.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville, NC | 13.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina business administration page.
High Point is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $97,150 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $104,575 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $96,540 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $103,918 |
| Financial Manager | $153,450 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $165,178 |
| Human Resources Manager | $125,330 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $134,909 |
| Management Analyst | $85,870 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $92,433 |
| Project Management Specialist | $94,390 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $101,604 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,650 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $83,584 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $56,020 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,301 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,780 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $66,502 |
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 | 115,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,228 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Guilford County | 9,654 workers, 1,116 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of High Point. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Davidson-Davie Community College (13.5 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 High Point are: Financial Manager ($153,450), Human Resources Manager ($125,330), General and Operations Manager ($97,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Thomasville, NC is 8.9 miles from High Point 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.
High Point’s median household income of $61,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in High Point while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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