Best Online Business Administration Programs in Dearborn, MI (2026)

Dearborn, Michigan has a population of about 107,846. The city’s median household income is $65,192 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 58 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Dearborn, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $141,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Dearborn

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 58 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Dearborn. Distances are calculated from Dearborn city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Dearborn

Dearborn is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan 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.

Dearborn at a Glance

Other Dearborn-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Dearborn Heights, MI – 3.3 mi away (55,761 pop)
• Allen Park, MI – 3.7 mi away (27,214 pop)
• Lincoln Park, MI – 5.1 mi away (36,720 pop)
• Inkster, MI – 5.4 mi away (24,462 pop)
• Garden City, MI – 6.6 mi away (26,719 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Dearborn, MI?

Our directory has 58 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Dearborn. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Walsh College (18.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Dearborn are: Financial Manager ($141,770), Human Resources Manager ($133,760), General and Operations Manager ($105,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dearborn Heights instead of Dearborn?

Dearborn Heights, MI is 3.3 miles from Dearborn 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 Dearborn an affordable place to study business administration?

Dearborn’s median household income of $65,192 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dearborn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Michigan
• 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.