Best Online Business Administration Programs in Franklin, TN (2026)

Franklin, Tennessee has a population of about 85,575. The city’s median household income is $115,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Franklin, with tuition ranging from $4,498 to $17,698 per year for indexed programs. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Franklin

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Franklin. Distances are calculated from Franklin city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee business administration page.

Business Administration Wages Near Franklin

Franklin is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

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.

Franklin at a Glance

Other Franklin-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Brentwood, TN – 6.5 mi away (42,517 pop)
• Spring Hill, TN – 12.7 mi away (40,552 pop)
• Nashville, TN – 17.7 mi away (1,065,078 pop)
• La Vergne, TN – 17.9 mi away (35,071 pop)
• Smyrna, TN – 18.7 mi away (48,596 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Franklin, TN?

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Franklin. The closest is Williamson Christian College in Franklin, TN (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is American Baptist College (19.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Franklin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Franklin are: Financial Manager ($140,440), Administrative Services Manager ($132,060), Human Resources Manager ($128,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brentwood instead of Franklin?

Brentwood, TN is 6.5 miles from Franklin 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 Franklin an affordable place to study business administration?

Franklin’s median household income of $115,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Franklin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in Tennessee
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

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.