Warwick, Rhode Island has a population of about 82,871. The city’s median household income is $87,536 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 112 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Warwick. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $159,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 112 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Warwick. Distances are calculated from Warwick city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 2.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 4.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 8.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | 9.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 9.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 9.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | 15.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 16.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island business administration page.
Warwick 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 | $109,030 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $107,102 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,400 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $112,377 |
| Financial Manager | $159,530 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $156,709 |
| Human Resources Manager | $159,690 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $156,866 |
| Management Analyst | $93,320 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $91,670 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,370 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $100,560 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $88,650 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $87,083 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $68,750 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $67,534 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $73,830 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $72,525 |
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 | 82,871 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,536 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.2% | 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 Kent County | 2,405 workers, 560 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 112 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Warwick. The closest is Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, RI (2.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Rhode Island (16.0 miles). 1 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 Warwick are: Human Resources Manager ($159,690), Financial Manager ($159,530), Administrative Services Manager ($114,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Cranston, RI is 4.9 miles from Warwick 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.
Warwick’s median household income of $87,536 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warwick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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