Best Online Business Administration Programs in Amsterdam, NY (2026)

Amsterdam, New York has a population of about 18,162. The city’s median household income is $50,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Amsterdam, with tuition ranging from $6,054 to $14,219 per year for indexed programs. In New York, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $215,740 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Amsterdam

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 48 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Amsterdam. Distances are calculated from Amsterdam city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Amsterdam

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.

Amsterdam at a Glance

Other Amsterdam-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Gloversville, NY – 10.8 mi away (27,872 pop)
• Schenectady, NY – 16.4 mi away (64,913 pop)
• Saratoga Springs, NY – 22.6 mi away (66,945 pop)
• Albany, NY – 27.5 mi away (596,419 pop)
• Troy, NY – 29.8 mi away (49,702 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Amsterdam, NY?

Our directory has 48 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Amsterdam. The closest is Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, NY (6.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (27.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in New York are: Financial Manager ($215,740), Human Resources Manager ($171,440), Administrative Services Manager ($132,490). Wages for Amsterdam workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gloversville instead of Amsterdam?

Gloversville, NY is 10.8 miles from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam an affordable place to study business administration?

Amsterdam’s median household income of $50,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Amsterdam while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in New York
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.