Corvallis, Oregon has a population of about 60,424. The city’s median household income is $63,807 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Corvallis, with tuition ranging from $5,400 to $62,112 per year for indexed programs. In the Corvallis, OR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $129,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Corvallis. Distances are calculated from Corvallis city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 0.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany, OR | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Western Oregon University | Monmouth, OR | 19.6 mi | $11,025 - $30,735 | – |
| Corban University | Salem, OR | 26.6 mi | $37,208 - $50,556 | – |
| Willamette University | Salem, OR | 28.0 mi | $48,268 - $62,112 | – |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 31.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bushnell University | Eugene, OR | 37.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | 37.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Oregon Coast Community College | Newport, OR | 37.9 mi | $5,400 - $17,465 | – |
| Lane Community College | Eugene, OR | 40.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.
Corvallis is part of the Corvallis, OR metro area (BLS area code 18700). 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 | $81,070 | Corvallis, OR | $77,952 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $81,180 | Corvallis, OR | $78,058 |
| Financial Manager | $129,270 | Corvallis, OR | $124,298 |
| Human Resources Manager | $122,450 | Corvallis, OR | $117,740 |
| Management Analyst | $96,320 | Corvallis, OR | $92,615 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,270 | Corvallis, OR | $77,183 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,530 | Corvallis, OR | $71,663 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $66,940 | Corvallis, OR | $64,365 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $66,140 | Corvallis, OR | $63,596 |
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 | 60,424 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,807 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Benton County | 518 workers, 210 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Corvallis. The closest is Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR (0.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lane Community College (40.6 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 Corvallis are: Financial Manager ($129,270), Human Resources Manager ($122,450), Management Analyst ($96,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Albany, OR is 9.8 miles from Corvallis 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.
Corvallis’s median household income of $63,807 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corvallis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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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