Best Online Business Administration Programs in Burnsville, MN (2026)

Burnsville, Minnesota has a population of about 64,295. The city’s median household income is $83,953 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Burnsville, with tuition ranging from $18,252 to $34,240 per year for indexed programs. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $163,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Burnsville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 48 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Burnsville. Distances are calculated from Burnsville city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Burnsville

Burnsville is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

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.

Burnsville at a Glance

Other Burnsville-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Apple Valley, MN – 4.1 mi away (51,957 pop)
• Savage, MN – 4.2 mi away (30,807 pop)
• Bloomington, MN – 4.9 mi away (85,319 pop)
• Lakeville, MN – 6.2 mi away (61,938 pop)
• Eagan, MN – 6.7 mi away (66,428 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Burnsville, MN?

Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Burnsville. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (5.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Concordia University-Saint Paul (14.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Burnsville are: Financial Manager ($163,330), Human Resources Manager ($157,360), Administrative Services Manager ($148,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Apple Valley instead of Burnsville?

Apple Valley, MN is 4.1 miles from Burnsville 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 Burnsville an affordable place to study business administration?

Burnsville’s median household income of $83,953 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burnsville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Minnesota
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.