Tallahassee, Florida has a population of about 199,696. The city’s median household income is $55,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Tallahassee, with tuition ranging from $11,640 to $26,189 per year. In the Tallahassee, FL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $101,030 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 Tallahassee city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 2.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | 2.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lively Technical College | Tallahassee, FL | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL | 5.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Thomas University | Thomasville, GA | 30.2 mi | $11,640 - $26,189 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida business administration page.
Tallahassee is part of the Tallahassee, FL metro area (BLS area code 45220). 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 | $90,840 | Tallahassee, FL | $96,741 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $79,680 | Tallahassee, FL | $84,856 |
| Financial Manager | $101,030 | Tallahassee, FL | $107,593 |
| Human Resources Manager | $93,150 | Tallahassee, FL | $99,201 |
| Management Analyst | $56,990 | Tallahassee, FL | $60,692 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,980 | Tallahassee, FL | $86,241 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $59,580 | Tallahassee, FL | $63,450 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $55,210 | Tallahassee, FL | $58,797 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $59,540 | Tallahassee, FL | $63,408 |
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 | 199,696 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,931 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Leon County | 6,180 workers, 1,004 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Tallahassee. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (2.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Thomas University (30.2 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 Tallahassee are: Financial Manager ($101,030), Human Resources Manager ($93,150), General and Operations Manager ($90,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Thomasville, GA is 31.2 miles from Tallahassee 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.
Tallahassee’s median household income of $55,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tallahassee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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