Best Online Business Administration Programs in Alpharetta, GA (2026)

Alpharetta, Georgia has a population of about 66,355. The city’s median household income is $146,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 74 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Alpharetta, with tuition ranging from $4,458 to $59,320 per year for indexed programs. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $168,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Alpharetta

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 74 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Alpharetta. Distances are calculated from Alpharetta city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Alpharetta

Alpharetta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia 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.

Alpharetta at a Glance

Other Alpharetta-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Johns Creek, GA – 4.8 mi away (83,873 pop)
• Roswell, GA – 4.9 mi away (94,598 pop)
• Milton, GA – 5.0 mi away (38,411 pop)
• Peachtree Corners, GA – 7.5 mi away (42,773 pop)
• Duluth, GA – 8.4 mi away (29,331 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Alpharetta, GA?

Our directory has 74 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Alpharetta. The closest is American InterContinental University-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (10.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Kennesaw State University (17.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Alpharetta are: Financial Manager ($168,990), Human Resources Manager ($152,300), Administrative Services Manager ($113,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johns Creek instead of Alpharetta?

Johns Creek, GA is 4.8 miles from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta an affordable place to study business administration?

Alpharetta’s median household income of $146,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alpharetta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Georgia
• 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.