Best Online Business Administration Programs in Stamford, CT (2026)

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).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Stamford

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.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
SUNY at Purchase CollegePurchase, NY8.4 miContact school for pricing
Manhattanville CollegePurchase, NY9.6 miContact school for pricing
Culinary Tech CenterWhite Plains, NY12.2 miContact school for pricing
SUNY Westchester Community CollegeValhalla, NY12.3 miContact school for pricing
The College of WestchesterWhite Plains, NY12.7 miContact school for pricing
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT16.2 miContact school for pricing
Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NY17.2 miContact school for pricing
Mercy UniversityDobbs Ferry, NY17.4 miContact school for pricing
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT18.3 miContact school for pricing
Paier CollegeBridgeport, CT19.4 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Stamford

OccupationMedian 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.


Stamford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population135,806Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$107,474Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Stamford, CT?

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.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Connecticut?

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.

Should I look at programs in Norwalk instead of Stamford?

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.

Is Stamford an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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.


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.