Woodburn, Oregon has a population of about 26,845. The city’s median household income is $67,469 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Woodburn, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $62,112 per year for indexed programs. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 26 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Woodburn. Distances are calculated from Woodburn city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | 12.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 13.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Willamette University | Salem, OR | 16.9 mi | $48,268 - $62,112 | – |
| Linfield University | McMinnville, OR | 17.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City, OR | 18.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Corban University | Salem, OR | 19.0 mi | $37,208 - $50,556 | – |
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | 21.0 mi | $5,040 - $17,271 | – |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | 26.5 mi | $11,238 - $30,138 | – |
| Western Oregon University | Monmouth, OR | 27.6 mi | $11,025 - $30,735 | – |
| Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies | Portland, OR | 27.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon business administration page.
Woodburn is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $98,450 | Salem, OR | $95,029 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $106,730 | Salem, OR | $103,021 |
| Financial Manager | $136,990 | Salem, OR | $132,230 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,240 | Salem, OR | $131,506 |
| Management Analyst | $98,110 | Salem, OR | $94,701 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,330 | Salem, OR | $93,948 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $81,140 | Salem, OR | $78,320 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $73,420 | Salem, OR | $70,869 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $67,500 | Salem, OR | $65,154 |
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 | 26,845 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,469 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Marion County | 3,076 workers, 589 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Woodburn. The closest is George Fox University in Newberg, OR (12.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies (27.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Woodburn are: Financial Manager ($136,990), Human Resources Manager ($136,240), Administrative Services Manager ($106,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Wilsonville, OR is 12.0 miles from Woodburn 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.
Woodburn’s median household income of $67,469 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woodburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.
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