Best Online Business Administration Programs in Avondale, AZ (2026)

Avondale, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Avondale has a population of about 90,644. Median household income is $81,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Avondale

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Avondale. Distances are calculated from Avondale city center.

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 Avondale. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Estrella Mountain Community College

Avondale, AZ 6.8 miles from Avondale BOC Score51.2
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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 14.2 miles from Avondale BOC Score33.9
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#3

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 14.8 miles from Avondale BOC Score42.8
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#4

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 15.1 miles from Avondale BOC Score52.7
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#5

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 16.7 miles from Avondale BOC Score38.8
Published tuition$2,358 - $17,872
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Avondale

Avondale 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$98,610Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$95,460
Administrative Services Manager$102,860Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$99,574
Financial Manager$145,940Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$141,278
Human Resources Manager$145,610Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$140,958
Management Analyst$94,900Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$91,868
Project Management Specialist$100,780Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$97,561
Accountant or Auditor$80,820Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$78,238
Training and Development Specialist$66,710Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$64,579
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$65,470Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$63,379

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.


Avondale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population90,644Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,260Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%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 Maricopa County80,559 workers, 14,277 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Avondale, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Avondale. The closest is Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Mountain Community College (16.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Avondale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Avondale are: Financial Manager ($145,940), Human Resources Manager ($145,610), Administrative Services Manager ($102,860). 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 Goodyear instead of Avondale?

Goodyear, AZ is 8.9 miles from Avondale 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 Avondale an affordable place to study business administration?

Avondale’s median household income of $81,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avondale 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.


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Other Programs Available in Avondale

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Data verified: June 11, 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.