Best Online MBA Programs in Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Poplar Bluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Poplar Bluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO 1.4 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,442
Avg net price $8,496/yr
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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Poplar Bluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$79,300
Financial Manager$143,460
Marketing Manager$130,550
Management Analyst$97,270

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.


Poplar Bluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,243Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,035Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (58.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Missouri are: Financial Manager ($143,460), Marketing Manager ($130,550), Management Analyst ($97,270). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?

Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study mba?

Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Poplar Bluff

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.