Wooster, Ohio has a population of about 27,012. The city’s median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Wooster, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $16,744 per year. In Ohio, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,450 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Wooster city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | 20.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stark State College | North Canton, OH | 26.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kent State University at Stark | North Canton, OH | 26.2 mi | $7,272 - $16,744 | – |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | 28.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Malone University | Canton, OH | 28.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $94,990 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $95,190 |
| Financial Manager | $133,450 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,320 |
| Management Analyst | $81,590 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,890 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,640 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $63,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,820 |
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 | 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 |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Wooster. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (20.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Malone University (28.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Manager ($133,450), Human Resources Manager ($129,320), Project Management Specialist ($96,890). Wages for Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
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.
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.
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