Yuma, Arizona has a population of about 98,461. The city’s median household income is $62,546 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Yuma, with tuition ranging from $1,126 to $12,466 per year. In the Yuma, AZ metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $124,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Yuma city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | 6.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial, CA | 57.8 mi | $1,126 - $12,466 | – |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe, CA | 73.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona business administration page.
Yuma is part of the Yuma, AZ metro area (BLS area code 49740). 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 | $74,830 | Yuma, AZ | $80,723 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $81,970 | Yuma, AZ | $88,425 |
| Financial Manager | $124,370 | Yuma, AZ | $134,164 |
| Human Resources Manager | $122,960 | Yuma, AZ | $132,643 |
| Management Analyst | $82,280 | Yuma, AZ | $88,759 |
| Project Management Specialist | $88,440 | Yuma, AZ | $95,405 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,610 | Yuma, AZ | $80,485 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $54,320 | Yuma, AZ | $58,598 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $56,450 | Yuma, AZ | $60,895 |
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 | 98,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,546 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Yuma County | 697 workers, 196 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 business administration programs within 100 miles of Yuma. The closest is Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ (6.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Palo Verde College (73.8 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 Yuma are: Financial Manager ($124,370), Human Resources Manager ($122,960), Project Management Specialist ($88,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
San Luis, AZ is 12.0 miles from Yuma 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.
Yuma’s median household income of $62,546 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yuma while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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