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

Springfield, Ohio has a population of about 58,410. The city’s median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 69 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Springfield, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $56,353 per year for indexed programs. In the Springfield, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $117,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Springfield

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OH1.1 mi$44,602 - $56,353
Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH2.4 miContact school for pricing
Antioch UniversityYellow Springs, OH10.6 miContact school for pricing
Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH12.6 miContact school for pricing
Central State UniversityWilberforce, OH15.5 miContact school for pricing
Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OH16.1 mi$14,776 - $23,450
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH17.6 mi$11,188 - $23,255
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & ManagementWright-Patterson AFB, OH18.3 miContact school for pricing
University of DaytonDayton, OH24.1 miContact school for pricing
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH24.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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$80,930Springfield, OH$89,425
Administrative Services Manager$92,730Springfield, OH$102,464
Financial Manager$109,990Springfield, OH$121,536
Human Resources Manager$117,000Springfield, OH$129,282
Management Analyst$93,190Springfield, OH$102,972
Project Management Specialist$87,790Springfield, OH$97,006
Accountant or Auditor$69,050Springfield, OH$76,298
Training and Development Specialist$61,290Springfield, OH$67,724
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$58,620Springfield, OH$64,773

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.


Springfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,410Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,883Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Clark County1,587 workers, 99 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 69 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Springfield. The closest is Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Sinclair Community College (24.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Springfield are: Human Resources Manager ($117,000), Financial Manager ($109,990), Management Analyst ($93,190). 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?

Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study business administration?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.


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.