Sierra Vista, Arizona has a population of about 45,203. The city’s median household income is $69,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Sierra Vista. In Arizona, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $130,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Sierra Vista city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista, AZ | 3.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 59.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | 59.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | 94.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona business administration page.
Sierra Vista is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area (BLS area code 43420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $75,880 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $85,067 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $80,740 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $90,516 |
| Financial Manager | $105,330 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $118,083 |
| Human Resources Manager | $130,340 | AZ statewide | $146,121 |
| Management Analyst | $94,410 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $105,841 |
| Project Management Specialist | $92,290 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $103,464 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $75,040 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $84,126 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $83,160 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $93,229 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $53,700 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $60,202 |
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 | 45,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,783 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Cochise County | 749 workers, 122 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 4 business administration programs within 100 miles of Sierra Vista. The closest is Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, AZ (3.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Arizona College (94.3 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 Sierra Vista are: Human Resources Manager ($130,340), Financial Manager ($105,330), Management Analyst ($94,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Nogales, AZ is 39.0 miles from Sierra Vista 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.
Sierra Vista’s median household income of $69,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sierra Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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