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

Greenbelt, Maryland has a population of about 24,572. The city’s median household income is $86,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Greenbelt, 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).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Greenbelt

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD2.8 miContact school for pricing
Capitol Technology UniversityLaurel, MD4.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD4.4 miContact school for pricing
Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, MD6.0 miContact school for pricing
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC6.4 mi$55,834 - $73,198

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


Business Administration Wages Near Greenbelt

Greenbelt 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$151,420Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$139,045
Administrative Services Manager$129,030Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$118,485
Financial Manager$177,690Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$163,168
Human Resources Manager$172,970Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$158,834
Management Analyst$125,820Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$115,537
Project Management Specialist$123,670Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$113,563
Accountant or Auditor$99,440Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$91,313
Training and Development Specialist$82,330Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$75,601
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$75,280Washington-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.


Greenbelt at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,572Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,352Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.1%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 County7,790 workers, 1,090 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Greenbelt. The closest is University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The Catholic University of America (6.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

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

College Park, MD is 2.4 miles from Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt an affordable place to study business administration?

Greenbelt’s median household income of $86,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenbelt 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.