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

Troy, Ohio has a population of about 26,716. The city’s median household income is $70,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Troy, with tuition ranging from $11,188 to $23,255 per year. 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 Troy

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Troy city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Edison State Community CollegePiqua, OH8.0 miContact school for pricing
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & ManagementWright-Patterson AFB, OH17.7 miContact school for pricing
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH19.8 miContact school for pricing
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH19.9 mi$11,188 - $23,255
University of DaytonDayton, OH21.0 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Troy

Troy 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$97,160Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$104,811
Administrative Services Manager$83,450Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$90,022
Financial Manager$130,640Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$140,928
Human Resources Manager$125,820Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$135,728
Management Analyst$100,480Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$108,393
Project Management Specialist$101,180Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$109,148
Accountant or Auditor$78,710Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$84,908
Training and Development Specialist$63,870Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$68,900
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,650Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$67,584

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.


Troy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,716Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,450Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Miami County856 workers, 100 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Troy. The closest is Edison State Community College in Piqua, OH (8.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Dayton (21.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Troy 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 Piqua instead of Troy?

Piqua, OH is 7.5 miles from Troy 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 Troy an affordable place to study business administration?

Troy’s median household income of $70,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Troy 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.