Moses Lake, Washington has a population of about 25,594. The city’s median household income is $71,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Moses Lake. In Washington, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $171,300 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 16 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Moses Lake. Distances are calculated from Moses Lake city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | 4.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | 54.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | 60.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 60.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | 70.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima, WA | 70.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Heritage University | Toppenish, WA | 74.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 83.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | 85.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 86.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $130,240 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $133,910 |
| Financial Manager | $171,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,410 |
| Management Analyst | $118,730 |
| Project Management Specialist | $117,030 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $96,180 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $82,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $77,630 |
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 | 25,594 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,854 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Grant County | 253 workers, 79 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Moses Lake. The closest is Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA (4.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Walla Walla Community College (86.6 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 Washington are: Financial Manager ($171,300), Human Resources Manager ($169,410), Administrative Services Manager ($133,910). Wages for Moses Lake workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Wenatchee, WA is 53.5 miles from Moses Lake 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.
Moses Lake’s median household income of $71,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moses Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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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