Pueblo, Colorado has a population of about 111,514. The city’s median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Pueblo, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year. In the Pueblo, CO metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $146,000 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 Pueblo city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | 1.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 3.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | 35.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 44.1 mi | $9,712 - $23,713 | – |
| Otero College | La Junta, CO | 61.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado business administration page.
Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). 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 | $103,900 | Pueblo, CO | $113,181 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $145,650 | CO statewide | $158,660 |
| Financial Manager | $146,000 | Pueblo, CO | $159,041 |
| Human Resources Manager | $126,930 | Pueblo, CO | $138,268 |
| Management Analyst | $104,990 | CO statewide | $114,368 |
| Project Management Specialist | $89,220 | Pueblo, CO | $97,190 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,470 | Pueblo, CO | $84,390 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $65,080 | Pueblo, CO | $70,893 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,630 | Pueblo, CO | $67,135 |
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 | 111,514 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Pueblo County | 808 workers, 203 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Pueblo. The closest is Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, CO (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Otero College (61.6 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 Pueblo are: Financial Manager ($146,000), Administrative Services Manager ($145,650), Human Resources Manager ($126,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo 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.
Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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