Best Online Business Administration Programs in Albany, OR (2026)

Albany, Oregon has a population of about 56,773. The city’s median household income is $73,809 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Albany, with tuition ranging from $37,208 to $50,556 per year. In the Albany, OR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $138,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Albany

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR1.2 miContact school for pricing
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR9.8 miContact school for pricing
Corban UniversitySalem, OR18.9 mi$37,208 - $50,556
Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR24.6 miContact school for pricing
Bushnell UniversityEugene, OR40.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Albany

Albany is part of the Albany, OR metro area (BLS area code 10540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$87,910Albany, OR$86,102
Administrative Services Manager$100,030Albany, OR$97,973
Financial Manager$125,830Albany, OR$123,242
Human Resources Manager$138,360Albany, OR$135,514
Management Analyst$91,610Albany, OR$89,726
Project Management Specialist$85,490Albany, OR$83,732
Accountant or Auditor$79,040Albany, OR$77,414
Training and Development Specialist$48,900Albany, OR$47,894
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$67,440Albany, OR$66,053

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.


Albany at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population56,773Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,809Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Linn County670 workers, 130 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration programs are near Albany, OR?

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Albany. The closest is Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bushnell University (40.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Albany are: Human Resources Manager ($138,360), Financial Manager ($125,830), Administrative Services Manager ($100,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Corvallis instead of Albany?

Corvallis, OR is 9.8 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study business administration?

Albany’s median household income of $73,809 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.