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

Hudson, Ohio has a population of about 23,007. The city’s median household income is $180,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Hudson, with tuition ranging from $12,846 to $49,537 per year. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $134,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Hudson

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Hudson city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Kent State University at KentKent, OH8.0 mi$12,846 - $29,345
Stautzenberger College-BrecksvilleBrecksville, OH11.2 miContact school for pricing
University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH11.6 miContact school for pricing
Hiram CollegeHiram, OH16.2 mi$26,265 - $38,952
Ursuline CollegePepper Pike, OH17.7 mi$37,860 - $49,537

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


Business Administration Wages Near Hudson

Hudson 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$96,600Akron, OH$103,426
Administrative Services Manager$91,490Akron, OH$97,955
Financial Manager$132,410Akron, OH$141,767
Human Resources Manager$134,030Akron, OH$143,501
Management Analyst$82,960Akron, OH$88,822
Project Management Specialist$98,380Akron, OH$105,332
Accountant or Auditor$75,980Akron, OH$81,349
Training and Development Specialist$62,870Akron, OH$67,313
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,720Akron, OH$67,152

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.


Hudson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,007Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$180,931Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.4%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 programs are near Hudson, OH?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Hudson. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (8.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ursuline College (17.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Hudson are: Human Resources Manager ($134,030), Financial Manager ($132,410), Project Management Specialist ($98,380). 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 Stow instead of Hudson?

Stow, OH is 4.4 miles from Hudson 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 Hudson an affordable place to study business administration?

Hudson’s median household income of $180,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson 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.