Homewood, Alabama has a population of about 27,697. The city’s median household income is $108,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Homewood, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $27,826 per year. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $151,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Homewood city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 2.8 mi | $8,832 - $27,826 | – |
| Strayer University-Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 3.6 mi | $13,920 - $23,838 | – |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 4.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama business administration page.
Homewood is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $117,820 | Birmingham, AL | $128,624 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $112,480 | Birmingham, AL | $122,795 |
| Financial Manager | $151,750 | Birmingham, AL | $165,666 |
| Human Resources Manager | $121,870 | Birmingham, AL | $133,046 |
| Management Analyst | $96,100 | Birmingham, AL | $104,913 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,840 | Birmingham, AL | $106,812 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $75,390 | Birmingham, AL | $82,303 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $68,430 | Birmingham, AL | $74,705 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,040 | Birmingham, AL | $69,913 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,697 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $108,386 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 69.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Jefferson County | 12,571 workers, 1,488 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Homewood. The closest is Herzing University-Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lawson State Community College (4.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Homewood are: Financial Manager ($151,750), Human Resources Manager ($121,870), General and Operations Manager ($117,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Vestavia Hills, AL is 3.8 miles from Homewood 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.
Homewood’s median household income of $108,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Homewood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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