Junction City, Kansas has a population of about 22,431. The city’s median household income is $60,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Junction City, with tuition ranging from $35,050 to $48,360 per year. In the Manhattan, KS metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $142,560 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 Junction City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | 17.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | 18.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | 43.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro, KS | 50.6 mi | $35,050 - $48,360 | – |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | 53.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas business administration page.
Junction City is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $82,730 | Manhattan, KS | $91,718 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,510 | Manhattan, KS | $126,951 |
| Financial Manager | $142,560 | Manhattan, KS | $158,049 |
| Human Resources Manager | $107,650 | Manhattan, KS | $119,346 |
| Management Analyst | $78,410 | Manhattan, KS | $86,929 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,030 | Manhattan, KS | $88,725 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $64,380 | Manhattan, KS | $71,375 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,240 | Manhattan, KS | $63,459 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,320 | Manhattan, KS | $66,874 |
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 | 22,431 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,317 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Geary County | 90 workers, 37 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Junction City. The closest is Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, KS (17.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bethany College (53.9 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 Junction City are: Financial Manager ($142,560), Administrative Services Manager ($114,510), Human Resources Manager ($107,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Manhattan, KS is 17.2 miles from Junction 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.
Junction City’s median household income of $60,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Junction 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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