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

Kirkwood, Missouri has a population of about 29,302. The city’s median household income is $117,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 38 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kirkwood, with tuition ranging from $30,730 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Kirkwood

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 38 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Kirkwood. Distances are calculated from Kirkwood city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Kirkwood

Kirkwood 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.

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.

Kirkwood at a Glance

Other Kirkwood-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Webster Groves, MO – 3.6 mi away (22,970 pop)
• Ballwin, MO – 7.1 mi away (30,313 pop)
• University City, MO – 7.7 mi away (34,706 pop)
• Maryland Heights, MO – 10.1 mi away (27,137 pop)
• Saint Louis, MO – 10.2 mi away (2,096,990 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 38 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kirkwood. The closest is Webster University in Saint Louis, MO (4.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Harris-Stowe State University (11.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Kirkwood are: Financial Manager ($140,240), Human Resources Manager ($128,520), Administrative Services Manager ($104,920). 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 Webster Groves instead of Kirkwood?

Webster Groves, MO is 3.6 miles from Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood an affordable place to study business administration?

Kirkwood’s median household income of $117,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kirkwood 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.