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

Stow, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $12,846 to $45,817 per year for indexed programs. Stow has a population of about 34,317. Median household income is $91,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Stow

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Stow. Distances are calculated from Stow city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Stow. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 5.0 miles from Stow BOC Score53.9
Published tuition$12,846 - $29,345
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 7.8 miles from Stow BOC Score48.4
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#3

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 13.4 miles from Stow BOC Score40.5
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#4

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 17.8 miles from Stow BOC Score48.8
Published tuition$26,265 - $38,952
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#5

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 21.2 miles from Stow BOC Score60.4
Published tuition$34,595 - $45,817
Online programsYes

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


Business Administration Wages Near Stow

Stow 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$98,340Akron, OH$105,289
Administrative Services Manager$96,810Akron, OH$103,651
Financial Manager$135,850Akron, OH$145,450
Human Resources Manager$131,890Akron, OH$141,210
Management Analyst$86,050Akron, OH$92,131
Project Management Specialist$93,190Akron, OH$99,775
Accountant or Auditor$78,540Akron, OH$84,090
Training and Development Specialist$64,550Akron, OH$69,111
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,620Akron, OH$69,186

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Stow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,317Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,933Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.3%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 schools are near Stow, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Stow. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walsh University (21.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Stow are: Financial Manager ($135,850), Human Resources Manager ($131,890), General and Operations Manager ($98,340). 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 Kent instead of Stow?

Kent, OH is 4.3 miles from Stow 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 Stow an affordable place to study business administration?

Stow’s median household income of $91,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stow 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.


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Other Programs Available in Stow

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.