Rome, New York has a population of about 31,795. The city’s median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Rome, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $17,648 per year. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,970 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 Rome city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | Utica, NY | 13.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | 17.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 24.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Herkimer County Community College | Herkimer, NY | 27.8 mi | $5,776 - $17,648 | – |
| Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY | 32.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York business administration page.
Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $96,990 | Utica-Rome, NY | $104,628 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $117,780 | Utica-Rome, NY | $127,055 |
| Financial Manager | $139,970 | Utica-Rome, NY | $150,992 |
| Human Resources Manager | $130,540 | Utica-Rome, NY | $140,820 |
| Management Analyst | $81,760 | Utica-Rome, NY | $88,198 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,770 | Utica-Rome, NY | $104,391 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $76,730 | Utica-Rome, NY | $82,772 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,350 | Utica-Rome, NY | $66,181 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,560 | Utica-Rome, NY | $68,565 |
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 | 31,795 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,857 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Oneida County | 1,206 workers, 182 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Rome. The closest is SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY (13.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Le Moyne College (32.8 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 Rome are: Financial Manager ($139,970), Human Resources Manager ($130,540), Administrative Services Manager ($117,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome 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.
Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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