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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Big Spring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Big Spring city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 54.9 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 81.7 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 95.9 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 96.7 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 101.9 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,779
Avg net price $19,581/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 102.2 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 103.3 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX 135.4 miles from Big Spring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,838
Avg net price $20,590/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Big Spring are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.