Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $41,790 per year for indexed programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning mba-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $150,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest MBA Schools to Lewistown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Lewistown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewistown 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Lewistown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$19,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,918
Avg net price
$23,988/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,351
Avg net price
$23,726/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,723
Avg net price
$28,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
18%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,370
Avg net price
$18,953/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,064
Avg net price
$26,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,374
Avg net price
$15,376/yr
TuitionIn‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania mba page.
MBA Wages Near Lewistown
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $103,130 |
| Financial Manager | $145,610 |
| Marketing Manager | $150,810 |
| Management Analyst | $93,830 |
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.
Lewistown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 8,505 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,179 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Lewistown-Area Cities With MBA Programs
- State College, PA – 20.0 mi away (87,374 pop)
- Harrisburg, PA – 42.5 mi away (438,995 pop)
- Altoona, PA – 43.9 mi away (76,943 pop)
- Sunbury, PA – 45.0 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 46.1 mi away (51,948 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited mba schools are near Lewistown, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Lewistown. The closest is South Hills School of Business & Technology in State College, PA (19.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (37.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying mba roles in Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Marketing Manager ($150,810), Financial Manager ($145,610), General and Operations Manager ($103,130). Wages for Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?
State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown 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 Lewistown an affordable place to study mba?
Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 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.
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