Sanford, Florida has a population of about 62,292. The city’s median household income is $62,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Sanford, with tuition ranging from $3,227 to $11,447 per year. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,990 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 Sanford city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL | 3.5 mi | $3,227 - $11,447 | – |
| Herzing University-Orlando | Winter Park, FL | 12.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 13.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Orange Technical College-East Campus | Winter Park, FL | 13.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 13.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida business administration page.
Sanford is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $96,320 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $94,990 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $83,600 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $82,446 |
| Financial Manager | $134,990 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $133,126 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,110 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $122,396 |
| Management Analyst | $83,130 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $81,982 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,050 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $97,682 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $79,120 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $78,028 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $69,100 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $68,146 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,330 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $60,483 |
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 | 62,292 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Seminole County | 12,691 workers, 1,520 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Sanford. The closest is Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, FL (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Central Florida (13.9 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 Sanford are: Financial Manager ($134,990), Human Resources Manager ($124,110), Project Management Specialist ($99,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Winter Springs, FL is 6.9 miles from Sanford 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.
Sanford’s median household income of $62,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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