Billings, Montana has a population of about 118,321. The city’s median household income is $71,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Billings. In the Billings, MT metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Billings city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | 0.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | 54.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana business administration page.
Billings is part of the Billings, MT metro area (BLS area code 13740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $92,000 | Billings, MT | $98,396 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $112,770 | MT statewide | $120,610 |
| Financial Manager | $138,490 | Billings, MT | $148,118 |
| Human Resources Manager | $107,900 | Billings, MT | $115,401 |
| Management Analyst | $95,300 | Billings, MT | $101,925 |
| Project Management Specialist | $88,610 | Billings, MT | $94,770 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,190 | Billings, MT | $83,626 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $79,990 | Billings, MT | $85,551 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,430 | Billings, MT | $65,701 |
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 | 118,321 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,855 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Yellowstone County | 1,733 workers, 514 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 business administration programs within 100 miles of Billings. The closest is Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Little Big Horn College (54.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Billings are: Financial Manager ($138,490), Administrative Services Manager ($112,770), Human Resources Manager ($107,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Billings’s median household income of $71,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Billings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Montana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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