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

Fairfield, Ohio has a population of about 44,597. The city’s median household income is $70,166 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 69 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Fairfield, with tuition ranging from $48,125 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Fairfield

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 69 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Fairfield. Distances are calculated from Fairfield city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Fairfield

Fairfield is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

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.

Fairfield at a Glance

Other Fairfield-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Hamilton, OH – 4.6 mi away (62,127 pop)
• Mason, OH – 12.8 mi away (33,037 pop)
• Cincinnati, OH – 13.2 mi away (1,634,573 pop)
• Middletown, OH – 15.2 mi away (97,742 pop)
• Oxford, OH – 16.3 mi away (22,344 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 69 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Fairfield. The closest is Miami University-Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mount St. Joseph University (17.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Fairfield are: Financial Manager ($140,750), Human Resources Manager ($130,380), Administrative Services Manager ($98,820). 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 Hamilton instead of Fairfield?

Hamilton, OH is 4.6 miles from Fairfield 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 Fairfield an affordable place to study business administration?

Fairfield’s median household income of $70,166 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairfield 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Ohio
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.