Best Online Business Administration Programs in Newark, DE (2026)

Newark, Delaware has a population of about 30,309. The city’s median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 168 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Newark, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed programs. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Newark

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 168 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Newark. Distances are calculated from Newark city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

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.

Newark at a Glance

Other Newark-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Wilmington, DE – 12.8 mi away (71,442 pop)
• Middletown, DE – 16.2 mi away (32,540 pop)
• Chester, PA – 23.5 mi away (33,988 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 37.9 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Dover, DE – 37.9 mi away (116,114 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Newark, DE?

Our directory has 168 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Newark. The closest is University of Delaware in Newark, DE (0.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Neumann University (21.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Newark are: Financial Manager ($164,340), Human Resources Manager ($144,450), Administrative Services Manager ($119,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilmington instead of Newark?

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study business administration?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Delaware
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.