Ontario, Oregon has a population of about 11,728. The city’s median household income is $43,887 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Ontario, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year. 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 Ontario city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Community College | Ontario, OR | 0.5 mi | $6,210 - $13,643 | – |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | 36.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | 38.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | 48.3 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 | 11,728 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Malheur County | 74 workers, 30 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 4 business administration programs within 100 miles of Ontario. The closest is Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, OR (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Boise State University (48.3 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 Ontario workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Caldwell, ID is 30.6 miles from Ontario 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.
Ontario’s median household income of $43,887 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ontario 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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