Best Online Business Administration Programs in Bloomington, IN (2026)

Bloomington, Indiana has a population of about 78,791. The city’s median household income is $48,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Bloomington. In the Bloomington, IN metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Bloomington

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN43.2 miContact school for pricing
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN46.1 miContact school for pricing
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN47.8 miContact school for pricing
Marian UniversityIndianapolis, IN48.0 miContact school for pricing
Martin UniversityIndianapolis, IN49.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Bloomington

Bloomington is part of the Bloomington, IN metro area (BLS area code 14020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$100,690Bloomington, IN$105,878
Administrative Services Manager$106,230Bloomington, IN$111,703
Financial Manager$133,730Bloomington, IN$140,620
Human Resources Manager$129,000Bloomington, IN$135,647
Management Analyst$103,460Bloomington, IN$108,791
Project Management Specialist$81,060Bloomington, IN$85,237
Accountant or Auditor$73,830Bloomington, IN$77,634
Training and Development Specialist$66,510Bloomington, IN$69,937
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,860Bloomington, IN$65,047

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.


Bloomington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population78,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,918Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Monroe County1,138 workers, 213 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Bloomington, IN?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Bloomington. The closest is University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (43.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Martin University (49.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Bloomington are: Financial Manager ($133,730), Human Resources Manager ($129,000), Administrative Services Manager ($106,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Franklin instead of Bloomington?

Franklin, IN is 34.0 miles from Bloomington 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 Bloomington an affordable place to study business administration?

Bloomington’s median household income of $48,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.