Hermiston, Oregon has a population of about 19,406. The city’s median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Hermiston. In Oregon, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $147,240 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 Hermiston city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton, OR | 25.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 30.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | 45.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 50.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | 67.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $98,580 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $108,490 |
| Financial Manager | $147,240 |
| Human Resources Manager | $135,780 |
| Management Analyst | $100,840 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,000 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $81,130 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $70,320 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $68,730 |
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 | 19,406 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,128 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Umatilla County | 280 workers, 68 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Hermiston. The closest is Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, OR (25.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Oregon University (67.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Oregon are: Financial Manager ($147,240), Human Resources Manager ($135,780), Administrative Services Manager ($108,490). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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.
Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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