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

Kettering, Ohio has a population of about 57,442. The city’s median household income is $71,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 63 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kettering, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,450 per year for indexed programs. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Kettering

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 63 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Kettering. Distances are calculated from Kettering city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Kettering

Kettering 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 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.

Kettering at a Glance

Other Kettering-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Centerville, OH – 4.3 mi away (23,817 pop)
• Beavercreek, OH – 5.2 mi away (46,376 pop)
• Riverside, OH – 6.3 mi away (24,981 pop)
• Dayton, OH – 6.4 mi away (718,772 pop)
• Fairborn, OH – 10.3 mi away (33,780 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 63 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kettering. The closest is University of Dayton in Dayton, OH (3.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Clark State College (23.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Kettering are: Financial Manager ($130,640), Human Resources Manager ($125,820), Project Management Specialist ($101,180). 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 Centerville instead of Kettering?

Centerville, OH is 4.3 miles from Kettering 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 Kettering an affordable place to study business administration?

Kettering’s median household income of $71,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kettering 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.