Atlantic City, New Jersey has a population of about 38,486. The city’s median household income is $36,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Atlantic City, with tuition ranging from $4,863 to $15,261 per year. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $146,020 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 Atlantic City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | 8.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | 15.5 mi | $4,863 - $15,261 | – |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus | Vineland, NJ | 32.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ | 41.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| ASI Career Institute | Turnersville, NJ | 42.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey business administration page.
Atlantic City is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 12100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $114,230 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $115,501 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $126,420 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $127,826 |
| Financial Manager | $146,020 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $147,644 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,050 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $137,563 |
| Management Analyst | $91,260 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $92,275 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,460 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $100,566 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $81,840 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $82,750 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,130 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $63,832 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,440 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $64,146 |
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 | 38,486 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Atlantic County | 2,319 workers, 226 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Atlantic City. The closest is Stockton University in Galloway, NJ (8.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is ASI Career Institute (42.1 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 Atlantic City are: Financial Manager ($146,020), Human Resources Manager ($136,050), Administrative Services Manager ($126,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Pleasantville, NJ is 3.5 miles from Atlantic City 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.
Atlantic City’s median household income of $36,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlantic City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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