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

Monroe, North Carolina has a population of about 35,596. The city’s median household income is $67,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 80 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Monroe, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $57,780 per year for indexed programs. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $167,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Monroe

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 80 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Monroe. Distances are calculated from Monroe city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Indian Trail, NC – 6.6 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Matthews, NC – 11.6 mi away (31,495 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 13.0 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 20.7 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Lancaster, SC – 23.1 mi away (25,691 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 80 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Monroe. The closest is Wingate University in Wingate, NC (6.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is York Technical College (25.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Monroe are: Financial Manager ($167,470), Human Resources Manager ($143,360), Administrative Services Manager ($108,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Indian Trail instead of Monroe?

Indian Trail, NC is 6.6 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study business administration?

Monroe’s median household income of $67,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in North Carolina
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.