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

Delaware, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Delaware has a population of about 43,168. Median household income is $92,928 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Delaware

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

#1

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 0.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score53.6
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#2

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 13.4 miles from Delaware BOC Score63.9
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#3

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 18.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score23.8
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#4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 20.2 miles from Delaware BOC Score80.7
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#5

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 20.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score55.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Delaware

Delaware is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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$102,590Columbus, OH$107,424
Administrative Services Manager$104,050Columbus, OH$108,953
Financial Manager$145,630Columbus, OH$152,492
Human Resources Manager$131,100Columbus, OH$137,277
Management Analyst$90,010Columbus, OH$94,251
Project Management Specialist$98,660Columbus, OH$103,309
Accountant or Auditor$81,700Columbus, OH$85,550
Training and Development Specialist$72,390Columbus, OH$75,801
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$66,970Columbus, OH$70,126

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.


Delaware at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,168Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,928Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Delaware County14,124 workers, 561 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Delaware. The closest is Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marion Technical College (20.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Delaware are: Financial Manager ($145,630), Human Resources Manager ($131,100), Administrative Services Manager ($104,050). 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 Dublin instead of Delaware?

Dublin, OH is 12.7 miles from Delaware 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 Delaware an affordable place to study business administration?

Delaware’s median household income of $92,928 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Delaware 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 Delaware

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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.