Laurinburg, North Carolina has a population of about 15,079. The city’s median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 76 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Laurinburg. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 76 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Laurinburg. Distances are calculated from Laurinburg city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | 16.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | 16.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | 26.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton, NC | 27.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC | 32.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | 37.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC | 39.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | 40.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Francis Marion University | Florence, SC | 40.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $99,190 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $101,270 |
| Financial Manager | $160,340 |
| Human Resources Manager | $134,170 |
| Management Analyst | $98,700 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,580 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $80,490 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,030 |
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 | 15,079 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $39,258 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Scotland County | 79 workers, 20 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 76 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Laurinburg. The closest is St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Francis Marion University (40.6 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 North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($160,340), Human Resources Manager ($134,170), Administrative Services Manager ($101,270). Wages for Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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.
Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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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