Canon City, Colorado has a population of about 17,098. The city’s median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Canon City, with tuition ranging from $4,308 to $23,713 per year. In Colorado, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,840 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 Canon City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | 32.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | 33.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 36.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 38.5 mi | $9,712 - $23,713 | – |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | 81.2 mi | $4,308 - $16,542 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $130,340 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $145,650 |
| Financial Manager | $174,840 |
| Human Resources Manager | $154,500 |
| Management Analyst | $104,990 |
| Project Management Specialist | $106,960 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $90,030 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $72,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $73,430 |
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 | 17,098 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,068 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Fremont County | 138 workers, 55 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Canon City. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (32.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Arapahoe Community College (81.2 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 Colorado are: Financial Manager ($174,840), Human Resources Manager ($154,500), Administrative Services Manager ($145,650). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City 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.
Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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