Grass Valley, California has a population of about 14,126. The city’s median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Grass Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $12,200 per year. In California, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,920 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 Grass Valley city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba College | Marysville, CA | 29.2 mi | $1,128 - $12,200 | – |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | 30.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | 39.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| MTI College | Sacramento, CA | 41.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | 42.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $125,240 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $107,410 |
| Financial Manager | $174,920 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,140 |
| Management Analyst | $102,110 |
| Project Management Specialist | $111,300 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $96,360 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $72,930 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $75,090 |
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 | 14,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Nevada County | 756 workers, 224 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (29.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is American River College (42.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in California are: Financial Manager ($174,920), Human Resources Manager ($169,140), General and Operations Manager ($125,240). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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.
Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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