Lawton, Oklahoma has a population of about 90,662. The city’s median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Lawton. In Oklahoma, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $109,990 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Lawton city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | 26.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | 51.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwest Technology Center | Altus, OK | 52.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | 68.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno, OK | 68.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma business administration page.
Lawton is part of the Lawton, OK metro area (BLS area code 30020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $71,100 | Lawton, OK | $82,771 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $85,570 | Lawton, OK | $99,616 |
| Financial Manager | $106,560 | Lawton, OK | $124,051 |
| Human Resources Manager | $109,990 | OK statewide | $128,044 |
| Management Analyst | $84,640 | Lawton, OK | $98,533 |
| Project Management Specialist | $79,610 | Lawton, OK | $92,678 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $68,710 | Lawton, OK | $79,988 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $52,680 | Lawton, OK | $61,327 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $51,060 | Lawton, OK | $59,441 |
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 | 90,662 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,588 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Comanche County | 700 workers, 113 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Lawton. The closest is Red River Technology Center in Duncan, OK (26.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Canadian Valley Technology Center (68.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Lawton are: Human Resources Manager ($109,990), Financial Manager ($106,560), Administrative Services Manager ($85,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton 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.
Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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