Lewiston, Idaho has a population of about 34,471. The city’s median household income is $71,047 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lewiston, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. In the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $121,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 14 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Lewiston. Distances are calculated from Lewiston city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | 23.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | 24.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 65.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | 70.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 80.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d’Alene, ID | 89.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 90.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | 90.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Great Northern University | Spokane, WA | 90.6 mi | $17,700 - $32,695 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho business administration page.
Lewiston is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area (BLS area code 30300). 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 | $78,510 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $86,086 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $78,520 | ID statewide | $86,096 |
| Financial Manager | $121,790 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $133,542 |
| Human Resources Manager | $116,990 | ID statewide | $128,279 |
| Management Analyst | $78,560 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $86,140 |
| Project Management Specialist | $82,160 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $90,088 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $71,200 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $78,070 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $53,140 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $58,268 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,890 | Lewiston, ID-WA | $67,862 |
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 | 34,471 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,047 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Nez Perce County | 208 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lewiston. The closest is Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Great Northern University (90.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Lewiston are: Financial Manager ($121,790), Human Resources Manager ($116,990), Project Management Specialist ($82,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Moscow, ID is 23.3 miles from Lewiston 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.
Lewiston’s median household income of $71,047 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston 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.
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.
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