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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Fountain, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fountain city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $6,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 15.7 miles from Fountain BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,659
Avg net price $15,788/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 17.3 miles from Fountain BOC Score 27.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,180
Avg net price $16,745/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,750
Out‑of‑state$12,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO 22.6 miles from Fountain BOC Score 79.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 92%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 26.6 miles from Fountain BOC Score 50.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,563
Avg net price $10,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 29.3 miles from Fountain BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,434
Avg net price $12,045/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 66.3 miles from Fountain BOC Score 57.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,341
Avg net price $11,571/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Denver

Denver, CO 70.1 miles from Fountain BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Fountain are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fountain:

Data verified: July 23, 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.