Zionsville, Indiana has a population of about 31,442. The city’s median household income is $159,126 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Zionsville, with tuition ranging from $45,980 to $64,503 per year. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,660 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 Zionsville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 12.9 mi | $45,980 - $64,503 | – |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | 13.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 15.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 15.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 16.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana business administration page.
Zionsville is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $123,580 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $129,133 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $111,910 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $116,938 |
| Financial Manager | $139,660 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $145,935 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,480 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $137,388 |
| Management Analyst | $93,770 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $97,983 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,360 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $97,555 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $79,560 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $83,135 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $73,150 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $76,437 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $72,220 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $75,465 |
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 | 31,442 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $159,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 71.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Boone County | 3,162 workers, 198 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Zionsville. The closest is Butler University in Indianapolis, IN (12.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Indiana University-Indianapolis (16.7 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 Zionsville are: Financial Manager ($139,660), Human Resources Manager ($131,480), General and Operations Manager ($123,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Westfield, IN is 7.6 miles from Zionsville 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.
Zionsville’s median household income of $159,126 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Zionsville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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