Toledo, Ohio has a population of about 268,461. The city’s median household income is $47,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Toledo. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $125,630 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 Toledo city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | 1.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Davis College | Toledo, OH | 2.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Global Tech College | Toledo, OH | 5.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stautzenberger College-Maumee | Maumee, OH | 7.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH | 7.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
Toledo is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). 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 | $90,380 | Toledo, OH | $98,776 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $91,050 | Toledo, OH | $99,508 |
| Financial Manager | $119,440 | Toledo, OH | $130,536 |
| Human Resources Manager | $125,630 | Toledo, OH | $137,301 |
| Management Analyst | $78,460 | Toledo, OH | $85,749 |
| Project Management Specialist | $81,690 | Toledo, OH | $89,279 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $75,940 | Toledo, OH | $82,995 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,980 | Toledo, OH | $66,645 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,730 | Toledo, OH | $69,650 |
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 | 268,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Lucas County | 5,921 workers, 569 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Toledo. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Owens Community College (7.8 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 Toledo are: Human Resources Manager ($125,630), Financial Manager ($119,440), Administrative Services Manager ($91,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Oregon, OH is 7.7 miles from Toledo 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.
Toledo’s median household income of $47,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Toledo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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