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

Marquette, Michigan has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Marquette

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Marquette. Distances are calculated from Marquette city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Marquette. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 1.0 miles from Marquette BOC Score54.2
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#2

Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, MI 55.6 miles from Marquette BOC Score42.3
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#3

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 67.1 miles from Marquette BOC Score83.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Marquette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$99,530
Administrative Services Manager$108,210
Financial Manager$139,370
Human Resources Manager$138,930
Management Analyst$93,640
Project Management Specialist$100,970
Accountant or Auditor$78,820
Training and Development Specialist$64,350
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,720

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Marquette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Marquette County669 workers, 61 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (67.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Michigan are: Financial Manager ($139,370), Human Resources Manager ($138,930), Administrative Services Manager ($108,210). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study business administration?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.