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

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).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Toledo

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.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of ToledoToledo, OH1.8 miContact school for pricing
Davis CollegeToledo, OH2.7 miContact school for pricing
Global Tech CollegeToledo, OH5.8 miContact school for pricing
Stautzenberger College-MaumeeMaumee, OH7.7 miContact school for pricing
Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH7.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Toledo

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$90,380Toledo, OH$98,776
Administrative Services Manager$91,050Toledo, OH$99,508
Financial Manager$119,440Toledo, OH$130,536
Human Resources Manager$125,630Toledo, OH$137,301
Management Analyst$78,460Toledo, OH$85,749
Project Management Specialist$81,690Toledo, OH$89,279
Accountant or Auditor$75,940Toledo, OH$82,995
Training and Development Specialist$60,980Toledo, OH$66,645
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$63,730Toledo, 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.


Toledo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population268,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,532Census 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 County5,921 workers, 569 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Toledo, OH?

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.

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

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.

Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Toledo?

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.

Is Toledo an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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.