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

Barberton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $45,817 per year for indexed programs. Barberton has a population of about 24,977. Median household income is $48,943 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Barberton

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

#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 6.8 miles from Barberton BOC Score48.4
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#2

Stark State College

North Canton, OH 13.1 miles from Barberton BOC Score46.3
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#3

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 13.1 miles from Barberton BOC Score40.1
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
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#4

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 15.4 miles from Barberton BOC Score60.4
Published tuition$34,595 - $45,817
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#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 16.7 miles from Barberton BOC Score53.9
Published tuition$12,846 - $29,345
Online programsYes

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


Business Administration Wages Near Barberton

Barberton is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). 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$98,340Akron, OH$105,289
Administrative Services Manager$96,810Akron, OH$103,651
Financial Manager$135,850Akron, OH$145,450
Human Resources Manager$131,890Akron, OH$141,210
Management Analyst$86,050Akron, OH$92,131
Project Management Specialist$93,190Akron, OH$99,775
Accountant or Auditor$78,540Akron, OH$84,090
Training and Development Specialist$64,550Akron, OH$69,111
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,620Akron, OH$69,186

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.


Barberton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,943Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Summit County15,844 workers, 1,019 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Barberton. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (16.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Barberton are: Financial Manager ($135,850), Human Resources Manager ($131,890), General and Operations Manager ($98,340). 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 Akron instead of Barberton?

Akron, OH is 6.5 miles from Barberton 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 Barberton an affordable place to study business administration?

Barberton’s median household income of $48,943 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barberton 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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Other Programs Available in Barberton

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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.