Best Online Business Administration Programs in Garland, TX (2026)

Garland, Texas has a population of about 245,298. The city’s median household income is $74,717 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Garland, with tuition ranging from $20,844 to $20,844 per year for indexed programs. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Garland

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Garland. Distances are calculated from Garland city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Garland

Garland is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

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.

Garland at a Glance

Other Garland-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Rowlett, TX – 4.7 mi away (61,999 pop)
• Sachse, TX – 5.3 mi away (25,039 pop)
• Richardson, TX – 6.2 mi away (113,347 pop)
• Murphy, TX – 7.6 mi away (20,482 pop)
• University Park, TX – 10.3 mi away (24,905 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Garland, TX?

Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Garland. The closest is Amberton University in Garland, TX (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online (12.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Garland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Garland are: Financial Manager ($164,240), Human Resources Manager ($134,100), Administrative Services Manager ($120,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rowlett instead of Garland?

Rowlett, TX is 4.7 miles from Garland 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 Garland an affordable place to study business administration?

Garland’s median household income of $74,717 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Garland 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Texas
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.