Wadsworth, Ohio has a population of about 24,302. The city’s median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Wadsworth, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $45,817 per year. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,440 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 Wadsworth city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | 11.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stautzenberger College-Brecksville | Brecksville, OH | 18.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | 19.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kent State University at Stark | North Canton, OH | 19.0 mi | $7,272 - $16,744 | – |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | 21.8 mi | $34,595 - $45,817 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
Wadsworth is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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 | $97,220 | Cleveland, OH | $103,536 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $94,660 | Cleveland, OH | $100,809 |
| Financial Manager | $137,440 | Cleveland, OH | $146,368 |
| Human Resources Manager | $128,140 | Cleveland, OH | $136,464 |
| Management Analyst | $80,220 | Cleveland, OH | $85,431 |
| Project Management Specialist | $93,880 | Cleveland, OH | $99,979 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,360 | Cleveland, OH | $83,450 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $69,480 | Cleveland, OH | $73,994 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,550 | Cleveland, OH | $68,743 |
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 | 24,302 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,581 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Medina County | 3,401 workers, 304 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Wadsworth. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (11.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Walsh University (21.8 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 Wadsworth are: Financial Manager ($137,440), Human Resources Manager ($128,140), General and Operations Manager ($97,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Barberton, OH is 6.8 miles from Wadsworth 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.
Wadsworth’s median household income of $77,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wadsworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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