Best Business Administration Schools Near Wooster, OH (2026)

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

Wooster, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,723 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Wooster has a population of about 27,012. Median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Wooster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Wooster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wooster 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 Wooster. 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 8.1 miles from Wooster
  • 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

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 20.5 miles from Wooster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 26.2 miles from Wooster
  • 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

#4

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 27.3 miles from Wooster
  • 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

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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 28.4 miles from Wooster
  • 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

#6

Malone University

Canton, OH 29.1 miles from Wooster
  • 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

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#7

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 29.7 miles from Wooster
  • 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

#8

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 33.8 miles from Wooster
  • 4 year
29.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 13

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 Wooster

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
General and Operations Manager $97,700
Administrative Services Manager $101,500
Financial Manager $140,870
Human Resources Manager $130,480
Management Analyst $94,270
Project Management Specialist $95,770
Accountant or Auditor $79,320
Training and Development Specialist $64,780
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor $64,220

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.

Wooster at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,012 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,888 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Wayne County 2,014 workers, 104 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Wooster. The closest is University of Akron Wayne College in Orrville, OH (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Akron (27.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Manager ($140,870), Human Resources Manager ($130,480), Administrative Services Manager ($101,500). Wages for Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wadsworth instead of Wooster?

Wadsworth, OH is 18.0 miles from Wooster 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 Wooster an affordable place to study business administration?

Wooster’s median household income of $65,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wooster 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 Wooster

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

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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