Best Online Business Administration Programs in Aberdeen, SD (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Aberdeen, South Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 28,297. Median household income is $63,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Aberdeen

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Aberdeen. Distances are calculated from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD 1.2 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score48.6
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#2

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, ND 37.1 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score32.3
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#3

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD 77.3 miles from Aberdeen BOC Score74.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Dakota schools on the South Dakota business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Aberdeen

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$137,400
Administrative Services Manager$106,410
Financial Manager$159,700
Human Resources Manager$117,930
Management Analyst$83,620
Project Management Specialist$82,250
Accountant or Auditor$78,880
Training and Development Specialist$61,570
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,530

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Brown County481 workers, 78 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Aberdeen, SD?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Aberdeen. The closest is Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Area Technical College (77.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in South Dakota are: Financial Manager ($159,700), General and Operations Manager ($137,400), Human Resources Manager ($117,930). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Aberdeen?

Watertown, SD is 74.6 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study business administration?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $63,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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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