Dodge City, Kansas has a population of about 27,652. The city’s median household income is $67,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Dodge City. In Kansas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,980 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Dodge City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | 47.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | 69.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 82.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | 84.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| High Plains Technology Center | Woodward, OK | 98.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $85,600 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $106,140 |
| Financial Manager | $138,980 |
| Human Resources Manager | $126,550 |
| Management Analyst | $81,130 |
| Project Management Specialist | $86,330 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $76,400 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,670 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,400 |
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 | 27,652 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,958 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Ford County | 148 workers, 35 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Dodge City. The closest is Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS (47.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is High Plains Technology Center (98.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Kansas are: Financial Manager ($138,980), Human Resources Manager ($126,550), Administrative Services Manager ($106,140). Wages for Dodge City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Garden City, KS is 48.2 miles from Dodge City 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.
Dodge City’s median household income of $67,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dodge City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.
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