Best Online Business Administration Programs in Oklahoma City, OK (2026)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of about 688,693. The city’s median household income is $66,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Oklahoma City. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $124,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Oklahoma City

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Oklahoma City city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK2.3 miContact school for pricing
Metro Technology CentersOklahoma City, OK3.1 miContact school for pricing
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK3.8 miContact school for pricing
Rose State CollegeMidwest City, OK5.8 miContact school for pricing
Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany, OK7.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$83,990Oklahoma City, OK$92,909
Administrative Services Manager$106,000Oklahoma City, OK$117,257
Financial Manager$124,870Oklahoma City, OK$138,131
Human Resources Manager$108,150Oklahoma City, OK$119,635
Management Analyst$87,050Oklahoma City, OK$96,294
Project Management Specialist$85,540Oklahoma City, OK$94,624
Accountant or Auditor$77,270Oklahoma City, OK$85,476
Training and Development Specialist$63,970Oklahoma City, OK$70,763
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$63,540Oklahoma City, OK$70,288

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.


Oklahoma City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population688,693Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,702Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Oklahoma County25,824 workers, 2,339 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Oklahoma City, OK?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Oklahoma City. The closest is Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern Nazarene University (7.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Oklahoma City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Oklahoma City are: Financial Manager ($124,870), Human Resources Manager ($108,150), Administrative Services Manager ($106,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Oklahoma City?

Del City, OK is 4.3 miles from Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City an affordable place to study business administration?

Oklahoma City’s median household income of $66,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oklahoma City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.