Best Online Business Administration Programs in Beaufort, SC (2026)

Beaufort, South Carolina has a population of about 13,660. The city’s median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Beaufort, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $59,670 per year for indexed programs. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $124,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Beaufort

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Beaufort. Distances are calculated from Beaufort city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Beaufort

Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South 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.

Beaufort at a Glance

Other Beaufort-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Hilton Head Island, SC – 18.1 mi away (75,328 pop)
• Pooler, GA – 39.8 mi away (23,744 pop)
• Savannah, GA – 39.9 mi away (280,692 pop)
• North Charleston, SC – 48.9 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 49.2 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Beaufort, SC?

Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Beaufort. The closest is Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, SC (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southeastern College-Charleston (50.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Beaufort?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Beaufort are: Financial Manager ($124,190), Human Resources Manager ($108,110), Administrative Services Manager ($99,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?

Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort 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 Beaufort an affordable place to study business administration?

Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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 South Carolina
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State