Idaho Falls, Idaho has a population of about 66,672. The city’s median household income is $69,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Idaho Falls. In the Idaho Falls, ID metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,590 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 Idaho Falls city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | 2.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 26.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | 47.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho business administration page.
Idaho Falls is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 26820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $73,180 | Idaho Falls, ID | $77,521 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $71,570 | Idaho Falls, ID | $75,816 |
| Financial Manager | $126,590 | Idaho Falls, ID | $134,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $82,760 | Idaho Falls, ID | $87,669 |
| Management Analyst | $87,070 | Idaho Falls, ID | $92,235 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,370 | Idaho Falls, ID | $102,087 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $62,720 | Idaho Falls, ID | $66,441 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,990 | Idaho Falls, ID | $65,667 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $56,890 | Idaho Falls, ID | $60,265 |
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 | 66,672 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,630 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Bonneville County | 1,296 workers, 365 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 business administration programs within 100 miles of Idaho Falls. The closest is College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, ID (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Idaho State University (47.1 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 Idaho Falls are: Financial Manager ($126,590), Project Management Specialist ($96,370), Management Analyst ($87,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Rexburg, ID is 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls 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.
Idaho Falls’s median household income of $69,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Idaho Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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