Best Online Business Administration Programs in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina has a population of about 250,887. The city’s median household income is $57,673 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 83 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Winston-Salem, with tuition ranging from $6,735 to $82,818 per year for indexed programs. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Winston-Salem

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 83 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Winston-Salem. Distances are calculated from Winston-Salem city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). 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.

Winston-Salem at a Glance

Other Winston-Salem-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Clemmons, NC – 8.5 mi away (20,079 pop)
• Kernersville, NC – 9.8 mi away (24,066 pop)
• High Point, NC – 16.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
• Thomasville, NC – 18.3 mi away (27,030 pop)
• Greensboro, NC – 24.2 mi away (331,894 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Winston-Salem, NC?

Our directory has 83 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Winston-Salem. The closest is Carolina University in Winston-Salem, NC (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Strayer University-North Carolina (21.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Winston-Salem?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Winston-Salem are: Financial Manager ($140,870), Human Resources Manager ($122,940), General and Operations Manager ($99,110). 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 Clemmons instead of Winston-Salem?

Clemmons, NC is 8.5 miles from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem an affordable place to study business administration?

Winston-Salem’s median household income of $57,673 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winston-Salem 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.