Best Online Business Administration Programs in Ferguson, MO (2026)

Ferguson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $62,982 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. Ferguson has a population of about 18,350. Median household income is $46,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $158,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Ferguson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Ferguson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ferguson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Ferguson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 2.1 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 58.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,037
Avg net price $15,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 7.0 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 85.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO 7.0 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,955
Avg net price $18,795/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 7.3 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 74.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO 7.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO 7.7 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 34.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,325
Avg net price $8,440/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO 9.0 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 34.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,088
Avg net price $9,922/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

Saint Louis, MO 9.5 miles from Ferguson BOC Score 36.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,058
Avg net price $19,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Ferguson

Ferguson is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$93,140St. Louis, MO-IL$97,939
Administrative Services Manager$107,090St. Louis, MO-IL$112,608
Financial Manager$158,780St. Louis, MO-IL$166,961
Human Resources Manager$133,880St. Louis, MO-IL$140,778
Management Analyst$101,100St. Louis, MO-IL$106,309
Project Management Specialist$100,510St. Louis, MO-IL$105,689
Accountant or Auditor$78,880St. Louis, MO-IL$82,944
Training and Development Specialist$60,290St. Louis, MO-IL$63,396
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$68,590St. Louis, MO-IL$72,124

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.


Ferguson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in St. Louis County38,262 workers, 1,987 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Ferguson, MO?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ferguson are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Ferguson are: Financial Manager ($158,780), Human Resources Manager ($133,880), Administrative Services Manager ($107,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Florissant instead of Ferguson?

Florissant, MO is 3.9 miles from Ferguson 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 Ferguson an affordable place to study business administration?

Ferguson’s median household income of $46,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferguson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Ferguson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ferguson:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.