Hamilton, Ohio has a population of about 63,124. The city’s median household income is $54,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Hamilton. 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).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Hamilton city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Hamilton | Hamilton, OH | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | 12.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH | 14.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Miami University-Middletown | Middletown, OH | 14.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
Hamilton 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $97,760 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,474 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $98,820 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $103,585 |
| Financial Manager | $140,750 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $147,537 |
| Human Resources Manager | $130,380 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $136,667 |
| Management Analyst | $88,910 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $93,197 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,090 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $101,771 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,860 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,662 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $68,990 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $72,317 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,490 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $66,551 |
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 | 63,124 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,293 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Butler County | 3,090 workers, 415 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Hamilton. The closest is Miami University-Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (16.8 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 Hamilton 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.
Fairfield, OH is 4.6 miles from Hamilton 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.
Hamilton’s median household income of $54,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamilton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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