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

Prescott, Arizona has a population of about 46,744. The city’s median household income is $69,151 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Prescott, with tuition ranging from $2,712 to $50,950 per year for indexed programs. In the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $117,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Prescott

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 32 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Prescott. Distances are calculated from Prescott city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Yavapai CollegePrescott, AZ2.3 mi$2,838 - $12,642
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottPrescott, AZ2.6 miContact school for pricing
Prescott CollegePrescott, AZ2.9 miContact school for pricing
Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff, AZ61.1 mi$2,712 - $18,426
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ61.6 miContact school for pricing
Ottawa University-SurpriseSurprise, AZ65.9 miContact school for pricing
Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ67.8 mi$34,697 - $50,950
Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenix, AZ68.8 miContact school for pricing
Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, AZ71.3 miContact school for pricing
Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix, AZ72.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Prescott

Prescott is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). 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$74,770Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$76,063
Administrative Services Manager$77,390Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$78,728
Financial Manager$94,430Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$96,063
Human Resources Manager$117,330Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$119,359
Management Analyst$67,360Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$68,525
Project Management Specialist$77,650Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$78,993
Accountant or Auditor$68,050Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$69,227
Training and Development Specialist$65,720Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$66,857
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$58,960Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$59,980

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.


Prescott at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,744Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,151Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Yavapai County1,052 workers, 574 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Prescott. The closest is Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Brookline College-Phoenix (72.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Prescott are: Human Resources Manager ($117,330), Financial Manager ($94,430), Project Management Specialist ($77,650). 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 Prescott Valley instead of Prescott?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott 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 Prescott an affordable place to study business administration?

Prescott’s median household income of $69,151 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott 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.