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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Midland, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $1,440 to $30,369 per year for indexed programs. Midland has a population of about 133,998. Median household income is $91,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Midland, TX metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $172,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Midland

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Midland. Distances are calculated from Midland 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 Midland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 15.8 miles from Midland BOC Score51.6
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Online programsYes

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#2

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM 80.3 miles from Midland BOC Score35.8
Published tuition$1,440 - $9,150
Online programsYes

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#3

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 81.4 miles from Midland BOC Score35.6
Published tuition$16,670 - $30,369
Online programsYes

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

Business Administration Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, TX metro area (BLS area code 33260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$132,420Midland, TX$138,225
Administrative Services Manager$127,180Midland, TX$132,756
Financial Manager$172,520Midland, TX$180,084
Human Resources Manager$148,080Midland, TX$154,572
Management Analyst$104,260Midland, TX$108,831
Project Management Specialist$98,170Midland, TX$102,474
Accountant or Auditor$100,890Midland, TX$105,313
Training and Development Specialist$64,280Midland, TX$67,098
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$72,970Midland, TX$76,169

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.

Midland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population133,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Midland County3,517 workers, 406 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Midland. The closest is The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX (15.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the Southwest (81.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Midland are: Financial Manager ($172,520), Human Resources Manager ($148,080), General and Operations Manager ($132,420). 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 Odessa instead of Midland?

Odessa, TX is 16.8 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study business administration?

Midland’s median household income of $91,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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 Midland

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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.

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