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. Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lumberton, with tuition ranging from $2,558 to $11,271 per year for indexed programs. 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 55 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Lumberton. Distances are calculated from Lumberton city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton, NC | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | 11.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bladen Community College | Dublin, NC | 16.3 mi | $2,558 - $11,271 | – |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | 24.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Andrews University | Laurinburg, NC | 27.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | 30.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC | 31.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville | Fayetteville, NC | 34.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | 35.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | 43.6 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 | 19,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,114 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Robeson County | 385 workers, 68 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lumberton. The closest is Robeson Community College in Lumberton, NC (3.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Richmond Community College (43.6 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 Lumberton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
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.
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.
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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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