Avon Lake, Ohio has a population of about 25,456. The city’s median household income is $110,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Avon Lake. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,440 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 Avon Lake city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | 6.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | 12.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Notre Dame College | Cleveland, OH | 16.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | 17.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | 17.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
Avon Lake is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $97,220 | Cleveland, OH | $103,536 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $94,660 | Cleveland, OH | $100,809 |
| Financial Manager | $137,440 | Cleveland, OH | $146,368 |
| Human Resources Manager | $128,140 | Cleveland, OH | $136,464 |
| Management Analyst | $80,220 | Cleveland, OH | $85,431 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,880 | Cleveland, OH | $99,979 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,360 | Cleveland, OH | $83,450 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $69,480 | Cleveland, OH | $73,994 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,550 | Cleveland, OH | $68,743 |
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 | 25,456 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,174 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Lorain County | 1,723 workers, 345 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Avon Lake. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (6.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cleveland State University (17.8 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 Avon Lake are: Financial Manager ($137,440), Human Resources Manager ($128,140), General and Operations Manager ($97,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Avon, OH is 3.2 miles from Avon Lake 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.
Avon Lake’s median household income of $110,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avon Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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