Camden, New Jersey has a population of about 71,471. The city’s median household income is $40,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Camden, with tuition ranging from $22,082 to $62,110 per year. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,340 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 Camden city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | Camden, NJ | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 2.8 mi | $45,683 - $62,110 | – |
| Peirce College | Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 3.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 4.2 mi | $22,082 - $39,799 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey business administration page.
Camden is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). 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 | $111,490 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $108,665 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $119,740 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $116,706 |
| Financial Manager | $164,340 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $160,175 |
| Human Resources Manager | $144,450 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $140,789 |
| Management Analyst | $101,150 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $98,587 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,050 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $99,464 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $84,080 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $81,949 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $72,710 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $70,867 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $69,690 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $67,924 |
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 | 71,471 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,450 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Camden County | 7,602 workers, 578 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Camden. The closest is Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Temple University (4.2 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 Camden are: Financial Manager ($164,340), Human Resources Manager ($144,450), Administrative Services Manager ($119,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Philadelphia, PA is 5.1 miles from Camden 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.
Camden’s median household income of $40,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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