Best Online Business Administration Programs in Hayward, CA (2026)

Hayward, California has a population of about 159,201. The city’s median household income is $113,775 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 74 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Hayward, with tuition ranging from $7,055 to $22,803 per year for indexed programs. In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $211,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Hayward

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 74 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Hayward. Distances are calculated from Hayward city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Hayward

Hayward is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California 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.

Hayward at a Glance

Other Hayward-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Union City, CA – 3.8 mi away (75,322 pop)
• San Leandro, CA – 6.8 mi away (90,465 pop)
• Newark, CA – 8.2 mi away (45,810 pop)
• Fremont, CA – 8.9 mi away (233,136 pop)
• Pleasanton, CA – 11.0 mi away (82,270 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Hayward, CA?

Our directory has 74 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Hayward. The closest is Chabot College in Hayward, CA (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Mary’s College of California (14.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Hayward are: Financial Manager ($211,730), Human Resources Manager ($206,420), General and Operations Manager ($152,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Union City instead of Hayward?

Union City, CA is 3.8 miles from Hayward 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 Hayward an affordable place to study business administration?

Hayward’s median household income of $113,775 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hayward while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 California
• 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.