Best Online Business Administration Programs in Kansas City, MO (2026)

Kansas City, Missouri has a population of about 508,233. The city’s median household income is $67,449 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kansas City, with tuition ranging from $19,890 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Kansas City

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Kansas City. Distances are calculated from Kansas City city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Kansas City

Kansas City is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri 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.

Kansas City at a Glance

Other Kansas City-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Gladstone, MO – 6.2 mi away (27,114 pop)
• Raytown, MO – 10.2 mi away (29,261 pop)
• Kansas City, KS – 10.2 mi away (151,709 pop)
• Prairie Village, KS – 10.4 mi away (21,805 pop)
• Liberty, MO – 10.8 mi away (30,614 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Kansas City, MO?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kansas City. The closest is City Vision University in Kansas City, MO (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is William Jewell College (11.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Kansas City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Kansas City are: Financial Manager ($140,650), Human Resources Manager ($135,620), Administrative Services Manager ($104,990). 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 Gladstone instead of Kansas City?

Gladstone, MO is 6.2 miles from Kansas City 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 Kansas City an affordable place to study business administration?

Kansas City’s median household income of $67,449 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kansas City 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Missouri
• 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.