Best Business Administration Schools Near Wadsworth, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wadsworth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,723 to $27,417 per year for indexed programs. Wadsworth has a population of about 24,302. Median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $157,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Wadsworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Wadsworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wadsworth city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Wadsworth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Akron Wayne College

Orrville, OH 11.9 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
28.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $6,032/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,723
Out‑of‑state$15,403
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 12.0 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 12.5 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 19.0 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $10,897/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 21.7 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 21.9 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Malone University

Canton, OH 23.3 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 24.6 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Business Administration Wages Near Wadsworth

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 $97,750 Cleveland, OH $104,100
Administrative Services Manager $100,950 Cleveland, OH $107,508
Financial Manager $157,900 Cleveland, OH $168,158
Human Resources Manager $134,380 Cleveland, OH $143,110
Management Analyst $88,260 Cleveland, OH $93,994
Project Management Specialist $95,000 Cleveland, OH $101,171
Accountant or Auditor $80,000 Cleveland, OH $85,197
Training and Development Specialist $70,060 Cleveland, OH $74,611
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor $64,650 Cleveland, OH $68,850

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.

Wadsworth at a Glance

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Wadsworth, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Wadsworth. The closest is University of Akron Wayne College in Orrville, OH (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stark State College (18.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Wadsworth are: Financial Manager ($157,900), Human Resources Manager ($134,380), Administrative Services Manager ($100,950). 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 Barberton instead of Wadsworth?

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.

Is Wadsworth an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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 Wadsworth

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wadsworth:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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