Webster Groves, Missouri has a population of about 23,771. The city’s median household income is $110,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Webster Groves, 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).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 39 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Webster Groves. Distances are calculated from Webster Groves city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 0.5 mi | $30,730 - $49,218 | – |
| Fontbonne University | Saint Louis, MO | 4.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Washington University in St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 4.9 mi | $62,982 - $83,476 | – |
| The Continents States University | St. Louis, MO | 6.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO | 7.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO | 7.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis, MO | 7.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | 8.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis, MO | 8.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri business administration page.
Webster Groves 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $83,410 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $87,708 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $104,920 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $110,326 |
| Financial Manager | $140,240 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $147,466 |
| Human Resources Manager | $128,520 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $135,142 |
| Management Analyst | $102,540 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $107,823 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,760 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $98,591 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,770 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $81,777 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $59,430 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,492 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $65,910 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $69,306 |
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 | 23,771 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,716 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 68.8% | 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 County | 38,262 workers, 1,987 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Webster Groves. The closest is Webster University in Saint Louis, MO (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts (8.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Webster Groves 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.
Kirkwood, MO is 3.6 miles from Webster Groves 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.
Webster Groves’s median household income of $110,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Webster Groves 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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