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

Goodyear, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Goodyear has a population of about 102,891. Median household income is $101,814 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% 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 Goodyear

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

#1

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 20.7 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,825
Avg net price $12,780/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 21.9 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 22.0 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 33.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pathways College

Phoenix, AZ 22.5 miles from Goodyear
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 22.7 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 23.4 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, AZ 23.7 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 67.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,719
Avg net price $28,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Aspen University

Phoenix, AZ 24.3 miles from Goodyear BOC Score 39.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 53%
Tuition
In‑state$6,870
Out‑of‑state$6,870
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Goodyear

Goodyear 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.


Goodyear at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population102,891Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$101,814Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.5%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 Goodyear, AZ?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Goodyear are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Goodyear 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 Avondale instead of Goodyear?

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

Goodyear’s median household income of $101,814 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Goodyear 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 Goodyear

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Goodyear:

Data verified: July 23, 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.