Sevierville, Tennessee has a population of about 18,105. The city’s median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Sevierville, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year. In Tennessee, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,010 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 Sevierville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 14.3 mi | $4,576 - $17,776 | – |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 20.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | 24.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | 26.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $102,850 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $126,670 |
| Financial Manager | $133,010 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,890 |
| Management Analyst | $97,410 |
| Project Management Specialist | $84,800 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $75,500 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,930 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,760 |
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 | 18,105 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Sevier County | 677 workers, 123 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Sevierville. The closest is Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN (14.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South College (26.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Tennessee are: Financial Manager ($133,010), Administrative Services Manager ($126,670), Human Resources Manager ($124,890). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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.
Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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