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

Dayton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,450 per year for indexed programs. Dayton has a population of about 136,741. Median household income is $43,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Dayton

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

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

Business Administration Wages Near Dayton

Dayton is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio 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.

Dayton at a Glance

Other Dayton-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Riverside, OH – 4.1 mi away (24,981 pop)
• Trotwood, OH – 6.3 mi away (24,331 pop)
• Kettering, OH – 6.4 mi away (55,306 pop)
• Huber Heights, OH – 7.2 mi away (38,019 pop)
• Beavercreek, OH – 8.0 mi away (46,376 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Dayton. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilberforce University (17.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Dayton are: Financial Manager ($137,140), Human Resources Manager ($128,300), Management Analyst ($101,150). 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 Riverside instead of Dayton?

Riverside, OH is 4.1 miles from Dayton 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 Dayton an affordable place to study business administration?

Dayton’s median household income of $43,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dayton 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.