Brown University
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Best Online Business Administration Programs in East Providence, RI (2026)
East Providence, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. East Providence has a population of about 46,970. Median household income is $79,660 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $167,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to East Providence
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near East Providence. Distances are calculated from East Providence 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 East Providence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Johnson & Wales University-Online
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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Providence College
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Rhode Island College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near East Providence
East Providence is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $110,360 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $108,409 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $119,000 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $116,896 |
| Financial Manager | $167,570 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $164,607 |
| Human Resources Manager | $163,290 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $160,403 |
| Management Analyst | $100,360 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $98,585 |
| Project Management Specialist | $104,510 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $102,662 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $95,020 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $93,340 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $72,550 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $71,267 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $74,470 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $73,153 |
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.
East Providence at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,970 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,660 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Providence County | 12,809 workers, 1,753 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other East Providence-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Providence, RI – 3.4 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
- Pawtucket, RI – 4.8 mi away (71,427 pop)
- Cranston, RI – 7.2 mi away (81,034 pop)
- Warwick, RI – 8.0 mi away (81,579 pop)
- Attleboro, MA – 9.2 mi away (44,434 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near East Providence, RI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near East Providence. The closest is Brown University in Providence, RI (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rhode Island College (6.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying business administration roles near East Providence?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near East Providence are: Financial Manager ($167,570), Human Resources Manager ($163,290), Administrative Services Manager ($119,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Providence instead of East Providence?
Providence, RI is 3.4 miles from East Providence 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 East Providence an affordable place to study business administration?
East Providence’s median household income of $79,660 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Providence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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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.
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