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

Rochester, New York has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $37,504 to $71,714 per year for indexed programs. Rochester has a population of about 209,720. Median household income is $46,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, NY metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $167,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Rochester

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

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

Business Administration Wages Near Rochester

Rochester is part of the Rochester, NY metro area (BLS area code 40380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Rochester at a Glance

Other Rochester-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Brockport, NY – 16.6 mi away (20,142 pop)
• Geneva, NY – 38.3 mi away (29,371 pop)
• Lockport, NY – 54.4 mi away (34,859 pop)
• Auburn, NY – 55.3 mi away (31,263 pop)
• Oswego, NY – 59.4 mi away (38,208 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Rochester. The closest is Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roberts Wesleyan University (9.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Rochester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Rochester are: Financial Manager ($167,800), Human Resources Manager ($146,990), Administrative Services Manager ($127,410). 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 Brockport instead of Rochester?

Brockport, NY is 16.6 miles from Rochester 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 Rochester an affordable place to study business administration?

Rochester’s median household income of $46,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rochester 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.