Grants Pass, Oregon has a population of about 39,183. The city’s median household income is $56,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Grants Pass, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $17,613 per year. In Oregon, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Grants Pass city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass, OR | 3.5 mi | $5,184 - $15,685 | – |
| Umpqua Community College | Roseburg, OR | 54.1 mi | $5,909 - $17,613 | – |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls, OR | 79.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 81.0 mi | $6,840 - $16,303 | – |
| Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 84.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.
Grants Pass is part of the Grants Pass, OR metro area (BLS area code 24420). 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 | $80,010 | Grants Pass, OR | $81,810 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $112,510 | Grants Pass, OR | $115,041 |
| Financial Manager | $122,730 | Grants Pass, OR | $125,491 |
| Human Resources Manager | $135,780 | OR statewide | $138,834 |
| Management Analyst | $104,160 | Grants Pass, OR | $106,503 |
| Project Management Specialist | $81,540 | Grants Pass, OR | $83,374 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,090 | Grants Pass, OR | $78,824 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $69,870 | Grants Pass, OR | $71,442 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $64,850 | Grants Pass, OR | $66,309 |
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 | 39,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Josephine County | 518 workers, 129 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Grants Pass. The closest is Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, OR (3.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Klamath Community College (84.9 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 Grants Pass are: Human Resources Manager ($135,780), Financial Manager ($122,730), Administrative Services Manager ($112,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Medford, OR is 25.3 miles from Grants Pass 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.
Grants Pass’s median household income of $56,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grants Pass while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
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