Owosso, Michigan has a population of about 14,658. The city’s median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 60 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Owosso. In Michigan, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,290 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 60 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Owosso. Distances are calculated from Owosso city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College | Owosso, MI | 0.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI | 23.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 23.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Michigan-Flint | Flint, MI | 24.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | 25.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 26.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Great Lakes Christian College | Lansing, MI | 28.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cleary University | Howell, MI | 32.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | 36.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | 37.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $99,660 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $105,290 |
| Financial Manager | $135,290 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,810 |
| Management Analyst | $90,620 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,790 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,720 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,520 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,000 |
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 | 14,658 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,702 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Shiawassee County | 361 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 60 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Owosso. The closest is Baker College in Owosso, MI (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saginaw Valley State University (37.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Michigan are: Financial Manager ($135,290), Human Resources Manager ($131,810), Administrative Services Manager ($105,290). Wages for Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso 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.
Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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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