Loveland, Colorado has a population of about 77,350. The city’s median household income is $82,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Loveland, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $33,751 per year. In the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $172,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Loveland city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | 10.7 mi | $12,896 - $33,751 | – |
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | 14.5 mi | $2,090 - $14,478 | – |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | 19.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | 35.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | 43.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado business administration page.
Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $113,950 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $112,710 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $125,720 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $124,352 |
| Financial Manager | $172,360 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $170,485 |
| Human Resources Manager | $152,540 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $150,880 |
| Management Analyst | $104,990 | CO statewide | $103,848 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,160 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $101,048 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $82,570 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $81,672 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,450 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,749 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $69,850 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $69,090 |
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 | 77,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Larimer County | 4,667 workers, 1,556 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Loveland. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (10.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Regis University (43.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Loveland are: Financial Manager ($172,360), Human Resources Manager ($152,540), Administrative Services Manager ($125,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Johnstown, CO is 7.6 miles from Loveland 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.
Loveland’s median household income of $82,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loveland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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