Best Online Business Administration Programs in Big Spring, TX (2026)

Big Spring, Texas has a population of about 24,769. The city’s median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Big Spring, with tuition ranging from $27,298 to $40,493 per year. In Texas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,350 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Big Spring

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Big Spring city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX54.9 miContact school for pricing
Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX81.7 miContact school for pricing
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX95.9 mi$27,298 - $40,493
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX96.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Big Spring

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$100,290
Administrative Services Manager$110,230
Financial Manager$160,350
Human Resources Manager$131,730
Management Analyst$98,650
Project Management Specialist$93,880
Accountant or Auditor$80,000
Training and Development Specialist$63,450
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,320

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.


Big Spring at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,769Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Howard County83 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Big Spring, TX?

Our directory lists 4 business administration programs within 100 miles of Big Spring. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (54.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas Tech University (96.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Texas are: Financial Manager ($160,350), Human Resources Manager ($131,730), Administrative Services Manager ($110,230). Wages for Big Spring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Midland instead of Big Spring?

Midland, TX is 39.7 miles from Big Spring 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 Big Spring an affordable place to study business administration?

Big Spring’s median household income of $70,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Big Spring while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.