Best Online Business Administration Programs in Blacksburg, VA (2026)

Blacksburg, Virginia has a population of about 45,288. The city’s median household income is $48,070 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 52 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Blacksburg, with tuition ranging from $9,700 to $54,059 per year for indexed programs. In the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Blacksburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 52 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Blacksburg. Distances are calculated from Blacksburg city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Blacksburg

Blacksburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia 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.

Blacksburg at a Glance

Other Blacksburg-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Christiansburg, VA – 6.3 mi away (22,088 pop)
• Salem, VA – 20.8 mi away (25,549 pop)
• Roanoke, VA – 26.0 mi away (215,793 pop)
• Bluefield, WV – 43.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
• Martinsville, VA – 49.0 mi away (34,132 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Blacksburg, VA?

Our directory has 52 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Blacksburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (0.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Wytheville Community College (40.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Blacksburg are: Financial Manager ($134,410), Human Resources Manager ($129,250), General and Operations Manager ($95,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Christiansburg instead of Blacksburg?

Christiansburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg an affordable place to study business administration?

Blacksburg’s median household income of $48,070 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blacksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Virginia
• 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.