Barre, Vermont has a population of about 8,461. The city’s median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Barre, with tuition ranging from $14,558 to $29,257 per year. In Vermont, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,720 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Barre city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Vermont | Montpelier, VT | 6.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | 18.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | 39.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | 39.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | 51.1 mi | $14,558 - $29,257 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $93,290 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $85,720 |
| Financial Manager | $133,720 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,340 |
| Management Analyst | $115,840 |
| Project Management Specialist | $89,990 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $76,990 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $67,180 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $67,620 |
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 | 8,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Washington County | 888 workers, 271 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Barre. The closest is Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (6.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Plymouth State University (51.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Vermont are: Financial Manager ($133,720), Human Resources Manager ($124,340), Management Analyst ($115,840). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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.
Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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