Orem, Utah has a population of about 97,048. The city’s median household income is $81,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Orem, with tuition ranging from $6,496 to $20,879 per year. In the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Orem city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 1.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 4.0 mi | $6,496 - $20,879 | – |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | 28.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 29.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 32.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah business administration page.
Orem is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). 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 | $93,540 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $95,255 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $112,490 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $114,552 |
| Financial Manager | $143,110 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $145,733 |
| Human Resources Manager | $134,990 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $137,464 |
| Management Analyst | $60,470 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $61,578 |
| Project Management Specialist | $83,620 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $85,153 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $72,520 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $73,849 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,740 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $62,872 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,210 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $63,350 |
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 | 97,048 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,292 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 42.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Utah County | 10,682 workers, 2,434 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Orem. The closest is Utah Valley University in Orem, UT (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Utah (32.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Orem are: Financial Manager ($143,110), Human Resources Manager ($134,990), Administrative Services Manager ($112,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Provo, UT is 4.6 miles from Orem 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.
Orem’s median household income of $81,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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