Best Online MBA Programs in Henderson, KY (2026)

Henderson, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $57,451 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Henderson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Henderson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Henderson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY 5.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score 53.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,714
Avg net price $4,232/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,728
Out‑of‑state$6,432
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky mba page.


MBA Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$79,370
Financial Manager$130,650
Marketing Manager$128,930
Management Analyst$95,630

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.


Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Henderson. The closest is Henderson Community College in Henderson, KY (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Owensboro Community and Technical College (28.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Kentucky are: Financial Manager ($130,650), Marketing Manager ($128,930), Management Analyst ($95,630). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owensboro instead of Henderson?

Owensboro, KY is 25.8 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Henderson an affordable place to study mba?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Henderson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Henderson:

Data verified: July 30, 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.