Best Online Business Administration Programs in Alliance, OH (2026)

Alliance, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $45,817 per year for indexed programs. Alliance has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $54,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $128,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Alliance

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Alliance. Distances are calculated from Alliance 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 Alliance. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 0.6 miles from Alliance BOC Score53.6
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#2

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 13.3 miles from Alliance BOC Score60.4
Published tuition$34,595 - $45,817
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#3

Malone University

Canton, OH 15.1 miles from Alliance BOC Score48.7
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#4

Stark State College

North Canton, OH 16.8 miles from Alliance BOC Score46.3
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#5

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 16.8 miles from Alliance BOC Score40.1
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Alliance

Alliance is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area (BLS area code 15940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$82,720Canton-Massillon, OH$92,528
Administrative Services Manager$94,760Canton-Massillon, OH$105,996
Financial Manager$128,650Canton-Massillon, OH$143,904
Human Resources Manager$121,410Canton-Massillon, OH$135,805
Management Analyst$81,130Canton-Massillon, OH$90,749
Project Management Specialist$82,530Canton-Massillon, OH$92,315
Accountant or Auditor$72,170Canton-Massillon, OH$80,727
Training and Development Specialist$52,070Canton-Massillon, OH$58,244
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$61,320Canton-Massillon, OH$68,591

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.


Alliance at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,608Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Stark County3,281 workers, 468 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Alliance, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Alliance. The closest is University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Stark (16.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Alliance are: Financial Manager ($128,650), Human Resources Manager ($121,410), Administrative Services Manager ($94,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Canton instead of Alliance?

Canton, OH is 14.8 miles from Alliance 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 Alliance an affordable place to study business administration?

Alliance’s median household income of $54,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alliance while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.