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

Big Spring, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $27,298 to $40,493 per year for indexed programs. Big Spring has a population of about 24,769. Median household income is $70,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Big Spring

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Big Spring. Distances are calculated from Big Spring city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Big Spring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 54.9 miles from Big Spring BOC Score51.6
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#2

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 81.7 miles from Big Spring BOC Score47.6
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#3

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 95.9 miles from Big Spring BOC Score46.2
Published tuition$27,298 - $40,493
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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 96.7 miles from Big Spring BOC Score71.1
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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$103,230
Administrative Services Manager$114,190
Financial Manager$164,860
Human Resources Manager$136,500
Management Analyst$101,400
Project Management Specialist$98,440
Accountant or Auditor$80,920
Training and Development Specialist$62,860
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,940

Source: BLS, May 2025 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 schools are near Big Spring, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Big Spring. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (54.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (96.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Texas are: Financial Manager ($164,860), Human Resources Manager ($136,500), Administrative Services Manager ($114,190). 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.


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Other Programs Available in Big Spring

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Big Spring:

Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.