Best Online Business Administration Programs in Salina, KS (2026)

Salina, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $32,200 to $48,360 per year for indexed programs. Salina has a population of about 46,432. Median household income is $60,624 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Salina

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Salina. Distances are calculated from Salina city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Salina. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS 0.3 miles from Salina BOC Score36.0
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#2

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS 16.4 miles from Salina BOC Score18.6
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#3

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS 31.6 miles from Salina BOC Score37.2
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#4

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 39.2 miles from Salina BOC Score45.0
Published tuition$35,050 - $48,360
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#5

Sterling College

Sterling, KS 52.1 miles from Salina BOC Score30.9
Published tuition$32,200 - $44,836
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Salina

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$92,840
Administrative Services Manager$118,570
Financial Manager$159,380
Human Resources Manager$134,470
Management Analyst$81,210
Project Management Specialist$100,010
Accountant or Auditor$79,000
Training and Development Specialist$62,010
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,000

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Salina at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,432Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,624Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Saline County1,229 workers, 82 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Salina, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Salina. The closest is Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sterling College (52.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Kansas are: Financial Manager ($159,380), Human Resources Manager ($134,470), Administrative Services Manager ($118,570). Wages for Salina workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Salina?

Junction City, KS is 43.7 miles from Salina 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 Salina an affordable place to study business administration?

Salina’s median household income of $60,624 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salina while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.


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Other Programs Available in Salina

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.