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

Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $11,161 per year for indexed programs. Ypsilanti has a population of about 19,937. Median household income is $44,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $143,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Ypsilanti

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

#1

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 0.7 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score50.6
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#2

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 2.6 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score54.4
Published tuition$2,736 - $11,161
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#3

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 3.7 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score42.2
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#4

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 6.3 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score93.4
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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 14.6 miles from Ypsilanti BOC Score60.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). 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$106,000Ann Arbor, MI$105,055
Administrative Services Manager$122,790Ann Arbor, MI$121,695
Financial Manager$139,500Ann Arbor, MI$138,256
Human Resources Manager$143,670Ann Arbor, MI$142,389
Management Analyst$104,590Ann Arbor, MI$103,657
Project Management Specialist$103,690Ann Arbor, MI$102,765
Accountant or Auditor$80,040Ann Arbor, MI$79,326
Training and Development Specialist$74,660Ann Arbor, MI$73,994
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,880Ann Arbor, MI$64,301

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.


Ypsilanti at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,937Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,141Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Washtenaw County4,629 workers, 516 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madonna University (14.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Human Resources Manager ($143,670), Financial Manager ($139,500), Administrative Services Manager ($122,790). 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 Ann Arbor instead of Ypsilanti?

Ann Arbor, MI is 6.1 miles from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti an affordable place to study business administration?

Ypsilanti’s median household income of $44,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti

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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.