Best Online Business Administration Programs in The Dalles, OR (2026)

The Dalles, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $21,010 to $32,975 per year for indexed programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $156,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to The Dalles

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near The Dalles. Distances are calculated from The Dalles city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from The Dalles. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR 1.0 miles from The Dalles BOC Score42.2
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#2

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 59.1 miles from The Dalles BOC Score48.8
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#3

Multnomah University

Portland, OR 67.6 miles from The Dalles
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#4

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 68.6 miles from The Dalles BOC Score38.2
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#5

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 70.2 miles from The Dalles BOC Score57.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near The Dalles

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$103,490
Administrative Services Manager$113,250
Financial Manager$156,460
Human Resources Manager$140,570
Management Analyst$101,840
Project Management Specialist$105,480
Accountant or Auditor$85,800
Training and Development Specialist$76,360
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$74,300

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


The Dalles at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,973Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,830Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Wasco County91 workers, 39 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near The Dalles, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near The Dalles. The closest is Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, OR (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clackamas Community College (70.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Oregon are: Financial Manager ($156,460), Human Resources Manager ($140,570), Administrative Services Manager ($113,250). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?

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.

Is The Dalles an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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.


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Other Programs Available in The Dalles

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.