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

McMinnville, Oregon has a population of about 34,493. The city’s median household income is $70,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of McMinnville, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $50,556 per year. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to McMinnville

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Linfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR1.8 miContact school for pricing
George Fox UniversityNewberg, OR12.7 miContact school for pricing
Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR19.3 miContact school for pricing
Corban UniversitySalem, OR25.3 mi$37,208 - $50,556
Portland Community CollegePortland, OR27.4 mi$5,040 - $17,271

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


Business Administration Wages Near McMinnville

McMinnville is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). 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$110,350Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$104,696
Administrative Services Manager$119,890Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$113,748
Financial Manager$159,540Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$151,366
Human Resources Manager$144,990Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$137,562
Management Analyst$105,380Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$99,981
Project Management Specialist$102,100Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$96,869
Accountant or Auditor$84,030Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$79,725
Training and Development Specialist$70,140Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$66,546
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$73,440Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$69,677

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.


McMinnville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,060Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Yamhill County536 workers, 184 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of McMinnville. The closest is Linfield University in McMinnville, OR (1.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Portland Community College (27.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near McMinnville are: Financial Manager ($159,540), Human Resources Manager ($144,990), Administrative Services Manager ($119,890). 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 Newberg instead of McMinnville?

Newberg, OR is 13.1 miles from McMinnville 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 McMinnville an affordable place to study business administration?

McMinnville’s median household income of $70,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McMinnville 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.