Best Online Business Administration Programs in Port Arthur, TX (2026)

Port Arthur, Texas has a population of about 55,779. The city’s median household income is $45,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Port Arthur, with tuition ranging from $1,770 to $21,626 per year for indexed programs. In the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Port Arthur

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 27 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Port Arthur. Distances are calculated from Port Arthur city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Port Arthur

Port Arthur is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area (BLS area code 13140). 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.

Port Arthur at a Glance

Other Port Arthur-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Beaumont, TX – 20.6 mi away (147,935 pop)
• Sulphur, LA – 42.9 mi away (20,272 pop)
• Lake Charles, LA – 48.9 mi away (153,097 pop)
• Baytown, TX – 62.5 mi away (75,992 pop)
• La Porte, TX – 68.5 mi away (35,086 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Port Arthur, TX?

Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Port Arthur. The closest is Lamar State College-Port Arthur in Port Arthur, TX (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is College of the Mainland (71.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Port Arthur?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Port Arthur are: Financial Manager ($136,400), Human Resources Manager ($123,140), Management Analyst ($120,620). 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 Beaumont instead of Port Arthur?

Beaumont, TX is 20.6 miles from Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur an affordable place to study business administration?

Port Arthur’s median household income of $45,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Arthur 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.