Best Online Business Administration Programs in Norton Shores, MI (2026)

Norton Shores, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Norton Shores has a population of about 25,000. Median household income is $73,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $130,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Norton Shores

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Norton Shores. Distances are calculated from Norton Shores 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 Norton Shores. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI 6.5 miles from Norton Shores BOC Score47.2
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#2

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 22.9 miles from Norton Shores BOC Score65.7
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#3

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 32.6 miles from Norton Shores BOC Score41.4
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#4

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 35.5 miles from Norton Shores BOC Score56.4
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#5

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 37.4 miles from Norton Shores BOC Score71.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Norton Shores

Norton Shores 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$86,200Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$93,189
Administrative Services Manager$103,010Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$111,362
Financial Manager$120,070Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$129,805
Human Resources Manager$130,580Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$141,168
Management Analyst$88,610Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$95,795
Project Management Specialist$83,360Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$90,119
Accountant or Auditor$75,480Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$81,600
Training and Development Specialist$60,300Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$65,189
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,640Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$66,638

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.


Norton Shores at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,000Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,390Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%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 County776 workers, 79 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Norton Shores, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Norton Shores. The closest is Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Calvin University (37.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Norton Shores?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Norton Shores are: Human Resources Manager ($130,580), Financial Manager ($120,070), Administrative Services Manager ($103,010). 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 Muskegon instead of Norton Shores?

Muskegon, MI is 4.6 miles from Norton Shores 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 Norton Shores an affordable place to study business administration?

Norton Shores’s median household income of $73,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norton Shores 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.