Newton, Kansas has a population of about 18,443. The city’s median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Newton, with tuition ranging from $6,018 to $48,360 per year for indexed programs. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $142,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Newton. Distances are calculated from Newton city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton, KS | 2.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hesston College | Hesston, KS | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita, KS | 20.4 mi | $6,018 - $16,928 | – |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | 22.1 mi | $9,322 - $21,064 | – |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro, KS | 23.2 mi | $35,050 - $48,360 | – |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | 24.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| McPherson College | McPherson, KS | 28.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson, KS | 28.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | 30.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas business administration page.
Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). 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 | $81,280 | Wichita, KS | $91,429 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $107,230 | Wichita, KS | $120,619 |
| Financial Manager | $142,400 | Wichita, KS | $160,180 |
| Human Resources Manager | $121,790 | Wichita, KS | $136,997 |
| Management Analyst | $81,130 | Wichita, KS | $91,260 |
| Project Management Specialist | $78,500 | Wichita, KS | $88,301 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,890 | Wichita, KS | $84,241 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $73,000 | Wichita, KS | $82,115 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,740 | Wichita, KS | $69,449 |
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 | 18,443 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,015 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Harvey County | 122 workers, 34 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Newton. The closest is Bethel College-North Newton in North Newton, KS (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Butler Community College (30.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Newton are: Financial Manager ($142,400), Human Resources Manager ($121,790), Administrative Services Manager ($107,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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.
Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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.
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