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

Lumberton, North Carolina has a population of about 19,220. The city’s median household income is $43,114 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Lumberton. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Lumberton

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
St. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC27.4 miContact school for pricing
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC30.7 miContact school for pricing
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC31.3 miContact school for pricing
Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NC35.6 miContact school for pricing
Sampson Community CollegeClinton, NC44.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Lumberton

OccupationMedian 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.


Lumberton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,114Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Robeson County385 workers, 68 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Lumberton, NC?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Lumberton. The closest is St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC (27.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Sampson Community College (44.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

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 Lumberton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Lumberton?

Laurinburg, NC is 27.6 miles from Lumberton 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 Lumberton an affordable place to study business administration?

Lumberton’s median household income of $43,114 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lumberton 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.