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

Paradise, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $12,200 per year for indexed programs. Paradise has a population of about 211. Median household income is $106,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chico, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $139,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Paradise

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Paradise. Distances are calculated from Paradise city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Paradise. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Butte College

Oroville, CA 7.7 miles from Paradise BOC Score67.3
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#2

Feather River Community College District

Quincy, CA 36.4 miles from Paradise BOC Score43.1
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#3

Yuba College

Marysville, CA 42.2 miles from Paradise BOC Score47.1
Published tuition$1,128 - $12,200
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#4

Lassen Community College

Susanville, CA 69.4 miles from Paradise BOC Score26.0
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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 69.8 miles from Paradise BOC Score54.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Paradise

Paradise is part of the Chico, CA metro area (BLS area code 17020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$98,390Chico, CA$97,223
Administrative Services Manager$123,530Chico, CA$122,065
Financial Manager$130,600Chico, CA$129,051
Human Resources Manager$139,830Chico, CA$138,172
Management Analyst$78,380Chico, CA$77,451
Project Management Specialist$103,320Chico, CA$102,095
Accountant or Auditor$77,680Chico, CA$76,759
Training and Development Specialist$58,790Chico, CA$58,093
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$70,420Chico, CA$69,585

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Paradise at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,250Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Butte County1,039 workers, 192 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Paradise. The closest is Butte College in Oroville, CA (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (69.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Paradise are: Human Resources Manager ($139,830), Financial Manager ($130,600), Administrative Services Manager ($123,530). 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 Chico instead of Paradise?

Chico, CA is 11.1 miles from Paradise 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 Paradise an affordable place to study business administration?

Paradise’s median household income of $106,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paradise 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.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.