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

Tyler, Texas has a population of about 107,718. The city’s median household income is $65,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Tyler, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $48,206 per year for indexed programs. In the Tyler, TX metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $127,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Tyler

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Tyler. Distances are calculated from Tyler city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX1.8 miContact school for pricing
The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX3.1 miContact school for pricing
Texas CollegeTyler, TX3.9 miContact school for pricing
Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX20.0 mi$11,720 - $25,054
Kilgore CollegeKilgore, TX25.7 mi$2,160 - $14,924
Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX33.3 miContact school for pricing
LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX35.4 mi$35,500 - $48,206
Wiley UniversityMarshall, TX56.3 mi$12,500 - $20,322
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX56.8 miContact school for pricing
Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant, TX59.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Tyler

Tyler is part of the Tyler, TX metro area (BLS area code 46340). 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$83,750Tyler, TX$90,835
Administrative Services Manager$104,460Tyler, TX$113,297
Financial Manager$127,970Tyler, TX$138,796
Human Resources Manager$110,350Tyler, TX$119,685
Management Analyst$78,100Tyler, TX$84,707
Project Management Specialist$74,740Tyler, TX$81,063
Accountant or Auditor$75,550Tyler, TX$81,941
Training and Development Specialist$53,930Tyler, TX$58,492
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$58,970Tyler, TX$63,959

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.


Tyler at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population107,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,527Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Smith County2,478 workers, 348 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Tyler. The closest is Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northeast Texas Community College (59.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Tyler are: Financial Manager ($127,970), Human Resources Manager ($110,350), Administrative Services Manager ($104,460). 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 Longview instead of Tyler?

Longview, TX is 34.6 miles from Tyler 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 Tyler an affordable place to study business administration?

Tyler’s median household income of $65,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tyler 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.


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.