Best Online Business Administration Programs in Johnston, IA (2026)

Johnston, Iowa has a population of about 24,196. The city’s median household income is $103,430 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Johnston, with tuition ranging from $5,304 to $27,683 per year for indexed programs. In the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Johnston

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 17 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Johnston. Distances are calculated from Johnston city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Johnston

Johnston is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area (BLS area code 19780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

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.

Johnston at a Glance

Other Johnston-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Urbandale, IA – 4.6 mi away (43,018 pop)
• Ankeny, IA – 6.6 mi away (58,627 pop)
• Des Moines, IA – 9.6 mi away (476,689 pop)
• West Des Moines, IA – 9.7 mi away (64,560 pop)
• Ames, IA – 24.0 mi away (67,841 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Johnston, IA?

Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Johnston. The closest is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA (5.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Iowa Central Community College (60.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Johnston are: Financial Manager ($143,600), Human Resources Manager ($137,350), Administrative Services Manager ($123,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Urbandale instead of Johnston?

Urbandale, IA is 4.6 miles from Johnston 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 Johnston an affordable place to study business administration?

Johnston’s median household income of $103,430 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Iowa
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.