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

Southfield, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Southfield has a population of about 76,025. Median household income is $65,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Southfield

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

#1

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 7.6 miles from Southfield BOC Score77.6
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#2

Walsh College

Troy, MI 8.9 miles from Southfield BOC Score80.8
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#3

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 9.5 miles from Southfield BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
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#4

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 9.8 miles from Southfield BOC Score60.3
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#5

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 10.7 miles from Southfield BOC Score53.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Southfield

Southfield 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$104,010Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$103,699
Administrative Services Manager$122,350Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$121,984
Financial Manager$160,240Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$159,761
Human Resources Manager$149,980Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$149,531
Management Analyst$100,570Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$100,269
Project Management Specialist$105,350Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$105,035
Accountant or Auditor$80,650Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$80,409
Training and Development Specialist$67,530Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$67,328
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$67,060Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$66,859

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.


Southfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population76,025Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Oakland County35,787 workers, 2,731 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Southfield. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (10.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Southfield are: Financial Manager ($160,240), Human Resources Manager ($149,980), Administrative Services Manager ($122,350). 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 Oak Park instead of Southfield?

Oak Park, MI is 4.1 miles from Southfield 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 Southfield an affordable place to study business administration?

Southfield’s median household income of $65,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southfield 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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Other Programs Available in Southfield

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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.