The Dalles, Oregon has a population of about 15,973. The city’s median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of The Dalles, with tuition ranging from $21,010 to $32,975 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 The Dalles city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles, OR | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham, OR | 59.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Multnomah University | Portland, OR | 67.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Warner Pacific University | Portland, OR | 68.6 mi | $21,010 - $32,975 | – |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City, OR | 70.2 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 | 15,973 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,830 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Wasco County | 91 workers, 39 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of The Dalles. The closest is Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, OR (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Clackamas Community College (70.2 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 The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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.
The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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