Paris, Texas has a population of about 24,678. The city’s median household income is $45,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 41 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Paris, with tuition ranging from $11,720 to $25,054 per year for indexed programs. In Texas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,350 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 41 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Paris. Distances are calculated from Paris city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Junior College | Paris, TX | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | Commerce, TX | 36.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | 53.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 54.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | 60.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grayson College | Denison, TX | 62.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Collin County Community College District | McKinney, TX | 72.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 72.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | 75.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Jarvis Christian University | Hawkins, TX | 77.6 mi | $11,720 - $25,054 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $100,290 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $110,230 |
| Financial Manager | $160,350 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,730 |
| Management Analyst | $98,650 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,880 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $80,000 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,450 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,320 |
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 | 24,678 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Lamar County | 154 workers, 43 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 41 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Paris. The closest is Paris Junior College in Paris, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Jarvis Christian University (77.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Texas are: Financial Manager ($160,350), Human Resources Manager ($131,730), Administrative Services Manager ($110,230). Wages for Paris workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Greenville, TX is 50.4 miles from Paris 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.
Paris’s median household income of $45,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paris while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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.
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