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

Williamsburg, Virginia has a population of about 15,564. The city’s median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 40 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Williamsburg, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $19,405 per year for indexed programs. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $154,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Williamsburg

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 40 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Williamsburg. Distances are calculated from Williamsburg city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Williamsburg

Williamsburg is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). 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.

Williamsburg at a Glance

Other Williamsburg-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Newport News, VA – 15.4 mi away (181,825 pop)
• Hampton, VA – 24.1 mi away (135,410 pop)
• Hopewell, VA – 32.5 mi away (22,735 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 35.1 mi away (95,252 pop)
• Norfolk, VA – 35.8 mi away (245,115 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 40 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Williamsburg. The closest is William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA (0.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Richard Bland College (38.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Williamsburg are: Financial Manager ($154,330), Human Resources Manager ($132,310), Administrative Services Manager ($110,700). 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 Newport News instead of Williamsburg?

Newport News, VA is 15.4 miles from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg an affordable place to study business administration?

Williamsburg’s median household income of $70,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsburg 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.