Stamford, Connecticut has a population of about 135,806. The city’s median household income is $107,474 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 166 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Stamford. In Connecticut, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 166 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Stamford. Distances are calculated from Stamford city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase, NY | 8.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Manhattanville College | Purchase, NY | 9.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Culinary Tech Center | White Plains, NY | 12.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla, NY | 12.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The College of Westchester | White Plains, NY | 12.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 16.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Iona University | New Rochelle, NY | 17.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 17.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | 18.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Paier College | Bridgeport, CT | 19.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $130,230 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $130,930 |
| Financial Manager | $169,730 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,310 |
| Management Analyst | $103,740 |
| Project Management Specialist | $104,990 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $89,630 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $79,660 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $76,000 |
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 | 135,806 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $107,474 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory has 166 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Stamford. The closest is SUNY at Purchase College in Purchase, NY (8.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Paier College (19.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial Manager ($169,730), Human Resources Manager ($149,310), Administrative Services Manager ($130,930). Wages for Stamford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Norwalk, CT is 7.2 miles from Stamford 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.
Stamford’s median household income of $107,474 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stamford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.
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