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

Shawnee, Kansas has a population of about 68,175. The city’s median household income is $106,312 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Shawnee. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Shawnee

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Shawnee city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Shawnee

Shawnee is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas 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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Other Shawnee-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Lenexa, KS – 3.8 mi away (52,903 pop)
• Kansas City, KS – 8.2 mi away (151,709 pop)
• Olathe, KS – 9.1 mi away (135,473 pop)
• Prairie Village, KS – 9.4 mi away (21,805 pop)
• Overland Park, KS – 11.0 mi away (188,966 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Shawnee, KS?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Shawnee. The closest is Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS (7.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ottawa University-Online (10.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Shawnee are: Financial Manager ($140,650), Human Resources Manager ($135,620), Administrative Services Manager ($104,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lenexa instead of Shawnee?

Lenexa, KS is 3.8 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study business administration?

Shawnee’s median household income of $106,312 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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.

Related Resources

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