Best Online Business Administration Programs in Niagara Falls, NY (2026)

Niagara Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $33,724 to $44,232 per year for indexed programs. Niagara Falls has a population of about 48,198. Median household income is $48,535 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Niagara Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Niagara Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Niagara Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Niagara Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 3.2 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 70.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 12.7 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 14.1 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 14.4 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 66.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,808
Avg net price $18,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY 14.5 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 67.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,942
Avg net price $20,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 15.2 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 75.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 15.8 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 33.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Villa Maria College

Buffalo, NY 16.6 miles from Niagara Falls BOC Score 28.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,857
Avg net price $13,494/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$103,280Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$107,808
Administrative Services Manager$122,860Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$128,246
Financial Manager$164,230Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$171,430
Human Resources Manager$150,180Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$156,764
Management Analyst$84,710Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$88,424
Project Management Specialist$101,180Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$105,616
Accountant or Auditor$82,120Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$85,720
Training and Development Specialist$65,000Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$67,850
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$70,000Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$73,069

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Niagara Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,198Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,535Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Niagara County797 workers, 170 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Niagara Falls, NY?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Niagara Falls are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Niagara Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Niagara Falls are: Financial Manager ($164,230), Human Resources Manager ($150,180), Administrative Services Manager ($122,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Tonawanda instead of Niagara Falls?

North Tonawanda, NY is 8.2 miles from Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls an affordable place to study business administration?

Niagara Falls’s median household income of $48,535 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Niagara Falls 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.


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Other Programs Available in Niagara Falls

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Niagara Falls:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.