Lexington, South Carolina has a population of about 24,132. The city’s median household income is $83,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lexington. In the Columbia, SC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $128,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 61 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Lexington. Distances are calculated from Lexington city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | 6.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia International University | Columbia, SC | 10.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | 11.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Allen University | Columbia, SC | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Benedict College | Columbia, SC | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia College | Columbia, SC | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeastern College-Columbia | Columbia, SC | 15.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| [South University-Columbia](https://www.southuniversity.edu/columbia#location=Columbia, SC) | Columbia, SC | 16.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Newberry College | Newberry, SC | 30.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | 38.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina business administration page.
Lexington is part of the Columbia, SC metro area (BLS area code 17900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $97,300 | Columbia, SC | $103,842 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $128,070 | Columbia, SC | $136,681 |
| Financial Manager | $113,390 | Columbia, SC | $121,014 |
| Human Resources Manager | $104,990 | Columbia, SC | $112,049 |
| Management Analyst | $82,610 | Columbia, SC | $88,164 |
| Project Management Specialist | $85,580 | Columbia, SC | $91,334 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $64,180 | Columbia, SC | $68,495 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,570 | Columbia, SC | $65,710 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,380 | Columbia, SC | $68,709 |
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 | 24,132 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Lexington County | 3,015 workers, 490 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lexington. The closest is Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, SC (6.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (38.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Lexington are: Administrative Services Manager ($128,070), Financial Manager ($113,390), Human Resources Manager ($104,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Columbia, SC is 18.4 miles from Lexington 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.
Lexington’s median household income of $83,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lexington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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.
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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