Ashland, Oregon has a population of about 21,343. The city’s median household income is $71,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Ashland, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $17,613 per year. In the Medford, OR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $129,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Ashland city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass, OR | 38.6 mi | $5,184 - $15,685 | – |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls, OR | 47.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 51.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of the Siskiyous | Weed, CA | 56.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Umpqua Community College | Roseburg, OR | 78.0 mi | $5,909 - $17,613 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.
Ashland is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $85,560 | Medford, OR | $84,379 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $87,890 | Medford, OR | $86,677 |
| Financial Manager | $129,080 | Medford, OR | $127,298 |
| Human Resources Manager | $127,240 | Medford, OR | $125,483 |
| Management Analyst | $91,210 | Medford, OR | $89,951 |
| Project Management Specialist | $81,140 | Medford, OR | $80,020 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,270 | Medford, OR | $76,203 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $57,720 | Medford, OR | $56,923 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $65,310 | Medford, OR | $64,408 |
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 | 21,343 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 65.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Jackson County | 2,712 workers, 496 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Ashland. The closest is Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, OR (38.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Umpqua Community College (78.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Ashland are: Financial Manager ($129,080), Human Resources Manager ($127,240), Management Analyst ($91,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Medford, OR is 12.9 miles from Ashland 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.
Ashland’s median household income of $71,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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