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

Surprise, Arizona has a population of about 149,519. The city’s median household income is $93,371 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Surprise, with tuition ranging from $34,697 to $50,950 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 Surprise

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 31 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Surprise. Distances are calculated from Surprise city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Surprise

Surprise 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.

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.

Surprise at a Glance

Other Surprise-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• El Mirage, AZ – 9.5 mi away (35,043 pop)
• Peoria, AZ – 11.4 mi away (164,173 pop)
• Glendale, AZ – 14.8 mi away (245,895 pop)
• Buckeye, AZ – 20.4 mi away (64,629 pop)
• Avondale, AZ – 21.7 mi away (214,235 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Surprise. The closest is Ottawa University-Surprise in Surprise, AZ (6.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Phoenix College (25.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Surprise 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 El Mirage instead of Surprise?

El Mirage, AZ is 9.5 miles from Surprise 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 Surprise an affordable place to study business administration?

Surprise’s median household income of $93,371 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Surprise 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Arizona
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.