Marshall, Texas has a population of about 23,646. The city’s median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Marshall, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $48,206 per year. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $128,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Marshall city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| LeTourneau University | Longview, TX | 22.4 mi | $35,500 - $48,206 | – |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 30.1 mi | $4,958 - $18,188 | – |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | 32.2 mi | $2,160 - $14,924 | – |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 37.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas business administration page.
Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $83,430 | Longview, TX | $93,218 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $109,820 | Longview, TX | $122,704 |
| Financial Manager | $128,890 | Longview, TX | $144,011 |
| Human Resources Manager | $110,870 | Longview, TX | $123,877 |
| Management Analyst | $76,310 | Longview, TX | $85,263 |
| Project Management Specialist | $76,700 | Longview, TX | $85,698 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $69,520 | Longview, TX | $77,676 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $56,340 | Longview, TX | $62,950 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $57,190 | Longview, TX | $63,899 |
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 | 23,646 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,817 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Harrison County | 208 workers, 80 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Marshall. The closest is East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Louisiana State University-Shreveport (37.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Marshall are: Financial Manager ($128,890), Human Resources Manager ($110,870), Administrative Services Manager ($109,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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.
Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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