Alexandria, Minnesota has a population of about 14,579. The city’s median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Alexandria. In Minnesota, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $158,040 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Alexandria city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | 44.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | 52.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | 60.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN | 61.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN | 63.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $96,130 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $135,050 |
| Financial Manager | $158,040 |
| Human Resources Manager | $152,250 |
| Management Analyst | $95,980 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,890 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $81,100 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $75,980 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $74,160 |
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 | 14,579 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Douglas County | 86 workers, 33 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Alexandria. The closest is Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN (44.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Cloud State University (63.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Minnesota are: Financial Manager ($158,040), Human Resources Manager ($152,250), Administrative Services Manager ($135,050). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria 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.
Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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