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Business administration programs in Columbus, Ohio

17 business programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these business administration programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 11 of these 17 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

General and operations managers run the daily work of an organization: they make staff schedules, assign work, see that projects get done and plan how materials and people are used. Most move up from supervisory jobs, and the BLS says top executives typically need a bachelor's degree and considerable work experience.1

In Columbus, 10 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 2 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 17 programs here are business administration (associate degree, 6 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (5 programs), business management certificate (3 programs), retail management course (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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All 117 business programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Columbus?

Certificates and short courses (11 programs)
$1,635 to $3,631most of them
Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$10,726 to $11,601most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
59%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 17 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Columbus may also offer business administration programs. How these figures are made

Are there free business administration programs in Columbus?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 business programs in Columbus approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Management AAS Degree

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$94,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,726
    Program website, Business Management AAS Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Business Management AAS Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $23,537
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,600
    Students counted
    692
    Earned a year, estimated
    $94,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,726
    Program website, Business Management AAS Degree at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Management - Entrepreneurship AAS

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$69,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,726
    Program website, Business Management - Entrepreneurship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Business Management - Entrepreneurship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,430
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    228
    Earned a year, estimated
    $69,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,726
    Program website, Business Management - Entrepreneurship AAS at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology (AA5006)

    Ohio University

    Lancaster

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio University, LancasterBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$74,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,356
    Program website, Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology (AA5006) at Ohio University
    More details about Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology (AA5006) at Ohio University
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,628
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    121
    Earned a year, estimated
    $74,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,356
    Program website, Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology (AA5006) at Ohio University

  • Retail management courseIn personNo diploma needed

    RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals

    National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec, ColumbusRetail management courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    Program website, RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals at National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec
    More details about RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals at National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $550
    Program website, RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals at National Center For Urban Solutions, Tec

  • Retail management courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Retail Management

    CLC

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    CLC, ColumbusRetail management courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,775
    Program website, Retail Management at CLC
    More details about Retail Management at CLC
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,775
    Program website, Retail Management at CLC

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneur and Small Business

    CLC

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    CLC, ColumbusEntrepreneurship and small business courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,475
    Program website, Entrepreneur and Small Business at CLC
    More details about Entrepreneur and Small Business at CLC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $110
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,475
    Program website, Entrepreneur and Small Business at CLC

  • Business management certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Business of Photography Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$406
    Program website, Business of Photography Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Business of Photography Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $406
    Program website, Business of Photography Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship Certification Program DARE Dream Aim Rise Entrepreneur

    Willow Roots Development Group LLC

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Willow Roots Development Group LLC, ColumbusEntrepreneurship and small business courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    More details about Entrepreneurship Certification Program DARE Dream Aim Rise Entrepreneur at Willow Roots Development Group LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495

  • Business management certificateIn personPrerequisite courses

    Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,363
    Program website, Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,363
    Program website, Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business management certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Foundations of Business Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,897
    Program website, Foundations of Business Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Foundations of Business Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,897
    Program website, Foundations of Business Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,431
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Entrepreneurship Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,431
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship Certificate - Automotive Technology Management

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,787
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate - Automotive Technology Management at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Entrepreneurship Certificate - Automotive Technology Management at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,787
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate - Automotive Technology Management at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Field Supervision Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,964
    Program website, Field Supervision Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Field Supervision Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,964
    Program website, Field Supervision Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship Certificate - Sport Management

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,142
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate - Sport Management at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Entrepreneurship Certificate - Sport Management at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,142
    Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate - Sport Management at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Business Management Associate Degree

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,726
    Program website, Business Management Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Business Management Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,726
    Program website, Business Management Associate Degree at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personAssociate's degree

    Associate of Arts - Business

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,260
    Program website, Associate of Arts - Business at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Associate of Arts - Business at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,260
    Program website, Associate of Arts - Business at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Business Management and Entrepreneurship

    Hocking College

    Nelsonville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, NelsonvilleBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,715
    Program website, Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Hocking College
    More details about Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Hocking College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,715
    Program website, Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Hocking College

How to pay for business administration programs in Columbus

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Columbus

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for business administration programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for business administration programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Columbus

How business administration programs compare with the rest of business and office work across Ohio: Business and office training in Ohio

Where the Columbus business administration program numbers come from

Which Columbus business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs with classes in the Columbus area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Columbus business administration programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about business administration programs in Columbus

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Top Executives
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List