Vernal, Utah has a population of about 10,254. The city’s median household income is $59,178 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Vernal, with tuition ranging from $4,250 to $21,006 per year for indexed programs. In Utah, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,760 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Vernal. Distances are calculated from Vernal city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely, CO | 47.0 mi | $4,454 - $21,006 | – |
| Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY | 80.3 mi | $4,250 - $15,333 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Utah, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $91,230 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $105,800 |
| Financial Manager | $137,760 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,070 |
| Management Analyst | N/A |
| Project Management Specialist | $95,470 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $75,100 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,510 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,970 |
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 | 10,254 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,178 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Uintah County | 206 workers, 86 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Vernal. The closest is Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, CO (47.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Western Wyoming Community College (80.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Utah are: Financial Manager ($137,760), Human Resources Manager ($131,070), Administrative Services Manager ($105,800). Wages for Vernal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Rock Springs, WY is 80.7 miles from Vernal 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.
Vernal’s median household income of $59,178 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vernal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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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