Savannah, Georgia has a population of about 147,546. The city’s median household income is $56,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Savannah, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $17,185 per year. In the Savannah, GA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,220 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 Savannah city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA | 3.7 mi | $3,072 - $14,545 | – |
| Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | 6.8 mi | $5,498 - $17,185 | – |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | 39.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | 44.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro, GA | 45.2 mi | $3,170 - $15,527 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia business administration page.
Savannah is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $83,090 | Savannah, GA | $87,279 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $94,990 | Savannah, GA | $99,779 |
| Financial Manager | $139,220 | Savannah, GA | $146,239 |
| Human Resources Manager | $133,550 | Savannah, GA | $140,284 |
| Management Analyst | N/A | GA statewide | – |
| Project Management Specialist | $94,400 | Savannah, GA | $99,160 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,300 | Savannah, GA | $81,197 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,150 | Savannah, GA | $63,183 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,270 | Savannah, GA | $64,359 |
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 | 147,546 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Chatham County | 2,350 workers, 479 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Savannah. The closest is Savannah Technical College in Savannah, GA (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ogeechee Technical College (45.2 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 Savannah are: Financial Manager ($139,220), Human Resources Manager ($133,550), Administrative Services Manager ($94,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Pooler, GA is 6.8 miles from Savannah 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.
Savannah’s median household income of $56,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Savannah while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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