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

Gaithersburg, Maryland has a population of about 69,225. The city’s median household income is $107,496 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 100 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Gaithersburg, with tuition ranging from $6,152 to $84,696 per year for indexed programs. 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 Gaithersburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 100 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Gaithersburg. Distances are calculated from Gaithersburg city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg 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.

Gaithersburg at a Glance

Other Gaithersburg-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Rockville, MD – 4.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Herndon, VA – 14.7 mi away (24,393 pop)
• College Park, MD – 17.8 mi away (32,275 pop)
• Leesburg, VA – 18.4 mi away (52,607 pop)
• Laurel, MD – 19.0 mi away (25,853 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Gaithersburg, MD?

Our directory has 100 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Gaithersburg. The closest is Montgomery College in Rockville, MD (3.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Maryland-College Park (17.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Gaithersburg 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 Rockville instead of Gaithersburg?

Rockville, MD is 4.7 miles from Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg an affordable place to study business administration?

Gaithersburg’s median household income of $107,496 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaithersburg 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

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.