Murray, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Murray has a population of about 49,904. Median household income is $87,864 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $158,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Murray
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Murray, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murray city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Murray.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,615
Avg net price
$12,548/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,658
Out‑of‑state$8,658
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,170
Avg net price
$16,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,630
Avg net price
$10,824/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,215
Avg net price
$27,094/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,486
Avg net price
$6,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 111
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,790
Avg net price
$15,564/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,287
Avg net price
$10,258/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 93
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,022
Avg net price
$14,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 87
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Murray
Murray is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $103,710 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $102,785 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $132,290 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $131,110 |
| Financial Manager | $158,720 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $157,304 |
| Human Resources Manager | $133,620 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $132,428 |
| Management Analyst | $83,530 | UT statewide | $82,785 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,000 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $97,126 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $82,100 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $81,368 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $67,720 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $67,116 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $71,890 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $71,249 |
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.
Murray at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 49,904 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,864 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Salt Lake County | 37,065 workers, 7,423 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Murray-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Midvale, UT – 2.4 mi away (33,035 pop)
- Taylorsville, UT – 3.3 mi away (60,436 pop)
- Holladay, UT – 3.5 mi away (30,831 pop)
- South Salt Lake, UT – 3.9 mi away (24,630 pop)
- Cottonwood Heights, UT – 4.6 mi away (34,285 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Murray, UT?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Murray are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Murray?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Murray are: Financial Manager ($158,720), Human Resources Manager ($133,620), Administrative Services Manager ($132,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Midvale instead of Murray?
Midvale, UT is 2.4 miles from Murray 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 Murray an affordable place to study business administration?
Murray’s median household income of $87,864 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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: July 23, 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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