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

Sarasota, Florida has a population of about 56,218. The city’s median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Sarasota, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $24,840 per year for indexed programs. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Sarasota

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Sarasota. Distances are calculated from Sarasota city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Sarasota

Sarasota is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida 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.

Sarasota at a Glance

Other Sarasota-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Bradenton, FL – 10.6 mi away (55,687 pop)
• Venice, FL – 17.3 mi away (22,465 pop)
• North Port, FL – 28.8 mi away (190,003 pop)
• Saint Petersburg, FL – 32.2 mi away (260,999 pop)
• Pinellas Park, FL – 37.3 mi away (52,137 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Sarasota. The closest is Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, FL (4.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The University of Tampa (42.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Sarasota are: Financial Manager ($137,320), Human Resources Manager ($121,400), General and Operations Manager ($95,690). 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 Bradenton instead of Sarasota?

Bradenton, FL is 10.6 miles from Sarasota 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 Sarasota an affordable place to study business administration?

Sarasota’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sarasota 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Florida
• 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.