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

Warrensburg, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Warrensburg has a population of about 19,437. Median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Warrensburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Warrensburg. Distances are calculated from Warrensburg city center.

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

#1

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 0.7 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score54.7
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#2

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 37.4 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score30.4
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#3

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 49.0 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score71.0
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#4

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 49.3 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score64.8
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#5

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 50.2 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score61.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Warrensburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$79,300
Administrative Services Manager$96,920
Financial Manager$143,460
Human Resources Manager$130,680
Management Analyst$97,270
Project Management Specialist$94,660
Accountant or Auditor$76,590
Training and Development Specialist$58,670
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$63,050

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.


Warrensburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Johnson County129 workers, 38 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Warrensburg. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Kansas City (50.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Missouri are: Financial Manager ($143,460), Human Resources Manager ($130,680), Management Analyst ($97,270). Wages for Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sedalia instead of Warrensburg?

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.

Is Warrensburg an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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 Warrensburg

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.