Warrensburg, Missouri has a population of about 19,437. The city’s median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Warrensburg, with tuition ranging from $4,104 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. In Missouri, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,560 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 39 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Warrensburg. Distances are calculated from Warrensburg city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | 0.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia, MO | 25.2 mi | $4,104 - $13,483 | – |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall, MO | 37.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Calvary University | Kansas City, MO | 44.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Avila University | Kansas City, MO | 47.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | 49.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | 49.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | 49.8 mi | $19,890 - $34,291 | – |
| Ottawa University-Online | Overland Park, KS | 50.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | 50.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $77,410 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $97,270 |
| Financial Manager | $133,560 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,210 |
| Management Analyst | $95,830 |
| Project Management Specialist | $88,770 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $73,210 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $58,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,260 |
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 | 19,437 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,232 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Johnson County | 129 workers, 38 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Warrensburg. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ottawa University-Kansas City (50.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Missouri are: Financial Manager ($133,560), Human Resources Manager ($131,210), Administrative Services Manager ($97,270). Wages for Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Sedalia, MO is 26.9 miles from Warrensburg 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.
Warrensburg’s median household income of $57,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warrensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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.
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