Best Online Business Administration Programs in Rockledge, FL (2026)

Rockledge, Florida has a population of about 28,279. The city’s median household income is $83,009 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Rockledge. In the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $142,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Rockledge

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Rockledge. Distances are calculated from Rockledge city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL11.0 miContact school for pricing
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL18.8 miContact school for pricing
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne, FL18.8 miContact school for pricing
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL34.5 miContact school for pricing
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-OrlandoOrlando, FL35.5 miContact school for pricing
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL36.8 miContact school for pricing
Osceola Technical CollegeKissimmee, FL37.6 miContact school for pricing
Johnson University FloridaKissimmee, FL38.4 miContact school for pricing
Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FL39.5 miContact school for pricing
Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL40.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Rockledge

Rockledge is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area (BLS area code 37340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$101,250Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$101,250
Administrative Services Manager$82,370Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$82,370
Financial Manager$142,490Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$142,490
Human Resources Manager$136,240Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$136,240
Management Analyst$97,760Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$97,760
Project Management Specialist$103,320Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$103,320
Accountant or Auditor$77,750Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$77,750
Training and Development Specialist$64,630Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$64,630
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,670Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$61,670

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.


Rockledge at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,279Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,009Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.0 (at U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Brevard County7,413 workers, 1,268 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Rockledge, FL?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Rockledge. The closest is Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, FL (11.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Herzing University-Orlando (40.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Rockledge are: Financial Manager ($142,490), Human Resources Manager ($136,240), Project Management Specialist ($103,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Melbourne instead of Rockledge?

Melbourne, FL is 14.9 miles from Rockledge 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 Rockledge an affordable place to study business administration?

Rockledge’s median household income of $83,009 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockledge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.