Ardmore, Oklahoma has a population of about 24,757. The city’s median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ardmore. In Oklahoma, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,890 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Ardmore. Distances are calculated from Ardmore city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | 25.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 39.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grayson College | Denison, TX | 44.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | 44.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| East Central University | Ada, OK | 47.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | 48.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | 53.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX | 66.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 67.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | 72.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $80,620 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $102,310 |
| Financial Manager | $126,890 |
| Human Resources Manager | $109,990 |
| Management Analyst | $86,940 |
| Project Management Specialist | $84,750 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $76,820 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,400 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,730 |
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 | 24,757 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,954 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Carter County | 178 workers, 86 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ardmore. The closest is Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK (25.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (72.4 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 Oklahoma are: Financial Manager ($126,890), Human Resources Manager ($109,990), Administrative Services Manager ($102,310). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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.
Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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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