North Augusta, South Carolina has a population of about 24,928. The city’s median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of North Augusta. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $128,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from North Augusta city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta University | Augusta, GA | 4.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Aiken Technical College | Graniteville, SC | 6.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | 9.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | 48.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Denmark Technical College | Denmark, SC | 48.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina business administration page.
North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). 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 | $97,010 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $105,560 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $98,590 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $107,280 |
| Financial Manager | $125,930 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $137,029 |
| Human Resources Manager | $128,390 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $139,706 |
| Management Analyst | $89,860 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $97,780 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,950 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $109,848 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $72,350 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $78,727 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $75,950 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $82,644 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,580 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $65,919 |
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 | 24,928 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,132 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Aiken County | 819 workers, 215 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Denmark Technical College (48.8 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 North Augusta are: Human Resources Manager ($128,390), Financial Manager ($125,930), Project Management Specialist ($100,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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.
North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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