Best Online Business Administration Programs in Fountain, CO (2026)

Fountain, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,308 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Fountain has a population of about 29,327. Median household income is $85,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $172,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Fountain

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Fountain. Distances are calculated from Fountain 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 Fountain. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 8.0 miles from Fountain BOC Score50.3
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#2

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 15.7 miles from Fountain BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$9,712 - $23,713
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#3

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 26.6 miles from Fountain BOC Score50.8
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#4

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 29.3 miles from Fountain BOC Score51.4
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#5

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 66.3 miles from Fountain BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,308 - $16,542
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Fountain

Fountain is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$120,770Colorado Springs, CO$119,930
Administrative Services Manager$137,730Colorado Springs, CO$136,773
Financial Manager$172,680Colorado Springs, CO$171,480
Human Resources Manager$151,180Colorado Springs, CO$150,129
Management Analyst$117,850Colorado Springs, CO$117,031
Project Management Specialist$111,740Colorado Springs, CO$110,963
Accountant or Auditor$85,000Colorado Springs, CO$84,409
Training and Development Specialist$66,560Colorado Springs, CO$66,097
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$70,150Colorado Springs, CO$69,662

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.


Fountain at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,327Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,246Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in El Paso County9,283 workers, 2,388 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Fountain, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Fountain. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arapahoe Community College (66.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Fountain are: Financial Manager ($172,680), Human Resources Manager ($151,180), Administrative Services Manager ($137,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Colorado Springs instead of Fountain?

Colorado Springs, CO is 13.3 miles from Fountain 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 Fountain an affordable place to study business administration?

Fountain’s median household income of $85,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fountain while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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Other Programs Available in Fountain

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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.