Best Online MBA Programs in Wilson, NC (2026)

Wilson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Wilson has a population of about 47,740. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Wilson

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

#1

Barton College

Wilson, NC 0.9 miles from Wilson BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC 1.9 miles from Wilson BOC Score 52.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,973
Avg net price $3,064/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Wilson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,950
Financial Manager$166,780
Marketing Manager$165,480
Management Analyst$98,560

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.


Wilson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,294Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Wilson, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Wilson. The closest is Barton College in Wilson, NC (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edgecombe Community College (22.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Marketing Manager ($165,480), General and Operations Manager ($101,950). Wages for Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson 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 Wilson an affordable place to study mba?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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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.