Best Online Business Administration Programs in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2026)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,848 to $13,401 per year for indexed programs. Roanoke Rapids has a population of about 15,024. Median household income is $53,981 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Roanoke Rapids

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Roanoke Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Roanoke Rapids city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Roanoke Rapids. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC 30.3 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 51.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,873
Avg net price $17,432/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC 30.7 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 33.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,412
Avg net price $14,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Barton College

Wilson, NC 51.2 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC 57.9 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 59.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Avg net price $13,090/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 59.8 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 68.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh, NC 70.9 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 24.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,730
Avg net price $24,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

William Peace University

Raleigh, NC 71.4 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 38.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,643
Avg net price $21,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC 72.2 miles from Roanoke Rapids BOC Score 26.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,409
Avg net price $16,512/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Roanoke Rapids

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,950
Administrative Services Manager$105,630
Financial Manager$166,780
Human Resources Manager$142,990
Management Analyst$98,560
Project Management Specialist$100,820
Accountant or Auditor$82,050
Training and Development Specialist$65,250
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,340

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Roanoke Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,024Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,981Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Halifax County117 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Roanoke Rapids, NC?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Roanoke Rapids are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Human Resources Manager ($142,990), Administrative Services Manager ($105,630). Wages for Roanoke Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Roanoke Rapids?

Rocky Mount, NC is 34.1 miles from Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids an affordable place to study business administration?

Roanoke Rapids’s median household income of $53,981 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roanoke Rapids 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.


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Other Programs Available in Roanoke Rapids

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Roanoke Rapids:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.