Youngstown, Ohio has a population of about 59,605. The city’s median household income is $34,746 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 80 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Youngstown, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $51,346 per year for indexed programs. In the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $113,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 80 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Youngstown. Distances are calculated from Youngstown city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | 0.4 mi | $10,791 - $20,028 | – |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | Sharon, PA | 11.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | Warren, OH | 15.8 mi | $7,272 - $16,744 | – |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | 16.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kent State University at Salem | Salem, OH | 19.0 mi | $7,272 - $16,744 | – |
| Thiel College | Greenville, PA | 25.6 mi | $36,864 - $51,346 | – |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | 27.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | 28.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| East Ohio College | East Liverpool, OH | 29.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | 29.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio business administration page.
Youngstown is part of the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area (BLS area code 49660). 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 | $76,560 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $87,597 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $81,560 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $93,318 |
| Financial Manager | $101,540 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $116,178 |
| Human Resources Manager | $113,520 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $129,886 |
| Management Analyst | $73,400 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $83,982 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,290 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $91,865 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $66,640 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $76,247 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $56,800 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $64,989 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $57,960 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $66,316 |
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 | 59,605 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $34,746 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Mahoning County | 2,270 workers, 287 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 80 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Youngstown. The closest is Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH (0.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Grove City College (29.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Youngstown are: Human Resources Manager ($113,520), Financial Manager ($101,540), Administrative Services Manager ($81,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Warren, OH is 13.1 miles from Youngstown 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.
Youngstown’s median household income of $34,746 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Youngstown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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