Best Online Business Administration Programs in Frederick, MD (2026)

Frederick, Maryland has a population of about 80,617. The city’s median household income is $95,150 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Frederick, with tuition ranging from $49,647 to $62,974 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).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Frederick

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

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

Business Administration Wages Near Frederick

Frederick 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.

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.

Frederick at a Glance

Other Frederick-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Hagerstown, MD – 21.7 mi away (186,377 pop)
• Gaithersburg, MD – 23.3 mi away (67,776 pop)
• Waynesboro, PA – 23.8 mi away (26,593 pop)
• Leesburg, VA – 23.8 mi away (52,607 pop)
• Charles Town, WV – 26.3 mi away (23,759 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Frederick, MD?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Frederick. The closest is Frederick Community College in Frederick, MD (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Carroll Community College (24.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Frederick 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.

Should I look at programs in Hagerstown instead of Frederick?

Hagerstown, MD is 21.7 miles from Frederick 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 Frederick an affordable place to study business administration?

Frederick’s median household income of $95,150 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frederick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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 Maryland
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State