Best Online Business Administration Programs in Rocky Mount, NC (2026)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina has a population of about 54,175. The city’s median household income is $52,927 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Rocky Mount, with tuition ranging from $2,572 to $13,807 per year for indexed programs. In the Rocky Mount, NC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Rocky Mount

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 56 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Rocky Mount. Distances are calculated from Rocky Mount city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC4.0 miContact school for pricing
Nash Community CollegeRocky Mount, NC5.3 miContact school for pricing
Edgecombe Community CollegeTarboro, NC14.4 miContact school for pricing
Wilson Community CollegeWilson, NC17.2 mi$2,572 - $13,807
Barton CollegeWilson, NC17.2 miContact school for pricing
Louisburg CollegeLouisburg, NC29.2 miContact school for pricing
Halifax Community CollegeWeldon, NC33.5 miContact school for pricing
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC34.9 miContact school for pricing
Pitt Community CollegeWinterville, NC36.4 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC39.7 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 Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount is part of the Rocky Mount, NC metro area (BLS area code 40580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$90,760Rocky Mount, NC$103,136
Administrative Services Manager$99,570Rocky Mount, NC$113,148
Financial Manager$133,290Rocky Mount, NC$151,466
Human Resources Manager$116,430Rocky Mount, NC$132,307
Management Analyst$93,440Rocky Mount, NC$106,182
Project Management Specialist$98,800Rocky Mount, NC$112,273
Accountant or Auditor$73,450Rocky Mount, NC$83,466
Training and Development Specialist$57,610Rocky Mount, NC$65,466
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$55,610Rocky Mount, NC$63,193

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.


Rocky Mount at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population54,175Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,927Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Nash County969 workers, 99 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Rocky Mount, NC?

Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Rocky Mount. The closest is North Carolina Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount, NC (4.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (39.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Rocky Mount?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Rocky Mount are: Financial Manager ($133,290), Human Resources Manager ($116,430), Administrative Services Manager ($99,570). 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 Wilson instead of Rocky Mount?

Wilson, NC is 17.7 miles from Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount an affordable place to study business administration?

Rocky Mount’s median household income of $52,927 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rocky Mount 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.


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.