Best Online Business Administration Programs in Nampa, ID (2026)

Nampa, Idaho has a population of about 106,289. The city’s median household income is $72,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Nampa, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $127,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Nampa

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Nampa city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa, ID1.5 miContact school for pricing
College of Western IdahoNampa, ID3.5 miContact school for pricing
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID18.0 miContact school for pricing
Treasure Valley Community CollegeOntario, OR36.3 mi$6,210 - $13,643

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


Business Administration Wages Near Nampa

Nampa is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$82,390Boise City, ID$83,730
Administrative Services Manager$86,320Boise City, ID$87,724
Financial Manager$127,670Boise City, ID$129,746
Human Resources Manager$127,690Boise City, ID$129,766
Management Analyst$79,260Boise City, ID$80,549
Project Management Specialist$83,830Boise City, ID$85,193
Accountant or Auditor$66,950Boise City, ID$68,039
Training and Development Specialist$60,130Boise City, ID$61,108
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,420Boise City, ID$62,419

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.


Nampa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,289Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,122Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Canyon County1,513 workers, 383 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Nampa, ID?

Our directory lists 4 business administration programs within 100 miles of Nampa. The closest is Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Treasure Valley Community College (36.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Nampa are: Human Resources Manager ($127,690), Financial Manager ($127,670), Administrative Services Manager ($86,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Caldwell instead of Nampa?

Caldwell, ID is 6.4 miles from Nampa 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 Nampa an affordable place to study business administration?

Nampa’s median household income of $72,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nampa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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.