Stephenville, Texas has a population of about 21,345. The city’s median household income is $55,504 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Stephenville, with tuition ranging from $4,560 to $15,148 per year. In Texas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,350 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Stephenville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | 0.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | 44.0 mi | $4,560 - $15,148 | – |
| Southwestern Adventist University | Keene, TX | 53.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | 56.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | 60.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
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 | 21,345 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,504 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Erath County | 235 workers, 58 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Stephenville. The closest is Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (0.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas Christian University (60.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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 Stephenville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Granbury, TX is 30.9 miles from Stephenville 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.
Stephenville’s median household income of $55,504 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stephenville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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