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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Olean, New York has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $40,150 to $55,265 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $219,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Olean

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Olean. Distances are calculated from Olean city center.

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 Olean. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 2.5 miles from Olean BOC Score63.8
Published tuition$40,150 - $55,265
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA 15.4 miles from Olean BOC Score42.8
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#3

Houghton University

Houghton, NY 27.6 miles from Olean BOC Score59.3
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#4

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 34.6 miles from Olean BOC Score70.7
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#5

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 35.0 miles from Olean BOC Score42.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Olean

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$130,860
Administrative Services Manager$142,280
Financial Manager$219,880
Human Resources Manager$176,650
Management Analyst$112,250
Project Management Specialist$121,040
Accountant or Auditor$102,640
Training and Development Specialist$76,080
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$79,170

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.

Olean at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,798Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Cattaraugus County369 workers, 51 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Olean. The closest is St Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, NY (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alfred University (35.0 miles). 3 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 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in New York are: Financial Manager ($219,880), Human Resources Manager ($176,650), Administrative Services Manager ($142,280). Wages for Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean 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 Olean an affordable place to study business administration?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.

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