College Park, Maryland has a population of about 34,397. The city’s median household income is $74,867 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of College Park, with tuition ranging from $55,834 to $73,198 per year. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $177,690 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 College Park city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | College Park, MD | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | 2.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | 3.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | 4.5 mi | $55,834 - $73,198 | – |
| Capitol Technology University | Laurel, MD | 5.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland business administration page.
College Park is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $151,420 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $139,045 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $129,030 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $118,485 |
| Financial Manager | $177,690 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $163,168 |
| Human Resources Manager | $172,970 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $158,834 |
| Management Analyst | $125,820 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $115,537 |
| Project Management Specialist | $123,670 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $113,563 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $99,440 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91,313 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $82,330 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,601 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $75,280 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $69,128 |
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 | 34,397 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $74,867 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Prince George’s County | 7,790 workers, 1,090 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of College Park. The closest is University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Capitol Technology University (5.5 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 College Park are: Financial Manager ($177,690), Human Resources Manager ($172,970), General and Operations Manager ($151,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Greenbelt, MD is 2.4 miles from College Park 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.
College Park’s median household income of $74,867 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in College Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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