Best Online Business Administration Programs in Apache Junction, AZ (2026)

Apache Junction, Arizona has a population of about 39,746. The city’s median household income is $58,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Apache Junction, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $26,104 per year for indexed programs. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Apache Junction

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Apache Junction. Distances are calculated from Apache Junction city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler, AZ16.7 miContact school for pricing
American InterContinental University SystemChandler, AZ17.6 miContact school for pricing
Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ19.4 miContact school for pricing
Sonoran University of Health SciencesTempe, AZ20.7 miContact school for pricing
Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale, AZ21.7 mi$2,358 - $19,682
International Baptist College and SeminaryChandler, AZ21.7 mi$13,500 - $26,104
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ22.9 miContact school for pricing
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ23.1 miContact school for pricing
Bryan UniversityTempe, AZ23.8 miContact school for pricing
Rio Salado CollegeTempe, AZ25.4 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Apache Junction

Apache Junction is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$94,130Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$91,123
Administrative Services Manager$101,020Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$97,793
Financial Manager$135,360Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$131,036
Human Resources Manager$131,930Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$127,715
Management Analyst$90,810Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$87,909
Project Management Specialist$100,010Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$96,815
Accountant or Auditor$80,080Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$77,522
Training and Development Specialist$66,360Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$64,240
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,170Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$62,120

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.


Apache Junction at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,746Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,619Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Pinal County1,122 workers, 437 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Apache Junction, AZ?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Apache Junction. The closest is Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, AZ (16.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rio Salado College (25.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Apache Junction?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Apache Junction are: Financial Manager ($135,360), Human Resources Manager ($131,930), Administrative Services Manager ($101,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mesa instead of Apache Junction?

Mesa, AZ is 10.6 miles from Apache Junction 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.

Is Apache Junction an affordable place to study business administration?

Apache Junction’s median household income of $58,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apache Junction while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.