Muskegon, Michigan has a population of about 37,203. The city’s median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 46 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Muskegon. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $124,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 46 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Muskegon. Distances are calculated from Muskegon city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | 26.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | 31.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | 34.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grace Christian University | Wyoming, MI | 35.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kuyper College | Grand Rapids, MI | 36.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | 36.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | 37.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | 39.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI | 44.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.
Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $88,820 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $96,022 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $97,660 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $105,578 |
| Financial Manager | $120,760 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $130,551 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,720 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $134,832 |
| Management Analyst | $76,650 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $82,865 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,950 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $87,514 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,250 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $80,270 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $51,130 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $55,276 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,240 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $65,124 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,342 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Muskegon County | 776 workers, 79 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 46 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Muskegon. The closest is Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Davenport University (44.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Muskegon are: Human Resources Manager ($124,720), Financial Manager ($120,760), Administrative Services Manager ($97,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon 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.
Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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.
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