Business administration programs in Seattle, Washington

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

23 schools offer these business administration programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

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 Seattle, 12 of the 55 programs take students without a high school diploma, 21 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 22 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 55 programs here are business management certificate (14 programs), business administration (associate degree, 14 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (12 programs), retail management course (5 programs), and 10 more of 4 other kinds.

See the 55 programs

All 129 business programs in Washington, including online programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Seattle?

Certificates and short courses (41 programs): $2,275 to $6,324most of them, usually 22 to 33 weeks long
Two-year degrees (14 programs): $9,504 to $11,500most of them, usually 60 weeks long

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: 56%
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 12 of 55 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 11 of 55 programs report it
Length: 30 to 60 weeks

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

Are there free business administration programs in Seattle?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $2,275 to $6,324.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,504 to $11,500.

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

All 55 business programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

55 programs

Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Academy of Entrepreneurship
REii Academy
Everett
No diploma needed
REii Academy, EverettEntrepreneurship and small business courseHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$997
Program website, Academy of Entrepreneurship at REii Academy
More details about Academy of Entrepreneurship at REii Academy
Finished
49%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
594
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$997
Program website, Academy of Entrepreneurship at REii Academy
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Software Product Management
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Seattle
Accredited school
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, SeattleBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,575
Program website, Software Product Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Software Product Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
94%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
121
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,575
Program website, Software Product Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Green River College, AuburnBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,100
Price if you pay yourself$6,902
Program website, Business Management at Green River College
More details about Business Management at Green River College
Finished
42%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$11,272
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
83
Earned a year, estimated
$45,100
Price if you pay yourself
$6,902
Program website, Business Management at Green River College
Business management certificateIn personPrerequisite courses
Launch & Grow Your Business Series
Business Impact NW / Washington Women's Business Center
Tukwila
Prerequisite courses
Business Impact NW / Washington Women's Business Center, TukwilaBusiness management certificateIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$49,000
Price if you pay yourself$199
Program website, Launch & Grow Your Business Series at Business Impact NW / Washington Women's Business Center
More details about Launch & Grow Your Business Series at Business Impact NW / Washington Women's Business Center
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$12,257
Length
7 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$49,000
Price if you pay yourself
$199
Program website, Launch & Grow Your Business Series at Business Impact NW / Washington Women's Business Center
Retail management courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Retail Business Management
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodRetail management course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$50,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,569
Program website, Retail Business Management at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Retail Business Management at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$12,519
Length
35 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
64
Earned a year, estimated
$50,100
Price if you pay yourself
$2,569
Program website, Retail Business Management at Clover Park Technical College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Small Business Management Fundamentals
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$45,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,336
Program website, Small Business Management Fundamentals at Edmonds College
More details about Small Business Management Fundamentals at Edmonds College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$11,264
Length
12 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
55
Earned a year, estimated
$45,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,336
Program website, Small Business Management Fundamentals at Edmonds College
Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,100
Price if you pay yourself$8,461
Program website, Business Management at Edmonds College
More details about Business Management at Edmonds College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$11,264
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,740
Students counted
55
Earned a year, estimated
$45,100
Price if you pay yourself
$8,461
Program website, Business Management at Edmonds College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tacoma Community College, TacomaBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,800
Price if you pay yourself$5,502
Program website, Business at Tacoma Community College
More details about Business at Tacoma Community College
Finished
35%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$8,961
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
52
Earned a year, estimated
$35,800
Price if you pay yourself
$5,502
Program website, Business at Tacoma Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management
Bellevue College
Bellevue
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Bellevue College, BellevueBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,174
Program website, Business Management at Bellevue College
More details about Business Management at Bellevue College
Finished
59%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
50
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,174
Program website, Business Management at Bellevue College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Administration
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Everett Community College, EverettBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,080
Program website, Business Administration at Everett Community College
More details about Business Administration at Everett Community College
Finished
38%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
75 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
48
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,080
Program website, Business Administration at Everett Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business
City University of Seattle
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
City University of Seattle, SeattleBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$37,350
Program website, Business at City University of Seattle
More details about Business at City University of Seattle
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
70 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
45
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$37,350
Program website, Business at City University of Seattle
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurship
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Renton Technical College, RentonEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,476
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Renton Technical College
More details about Entrepreneurship at Renton Technical College
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$11,201
Length
25 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$44,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,476
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Renton Technical College
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Fundraising Management
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Seattle
Accredited school
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, SeattleBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$47,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,597
Program website, Fundraising Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Fundraising Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
91%
Earned in a quarter
$11,932
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$47,700
Price if you pay yourself
$3,597
Program website, Fundraising Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Business management certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Contemporary Business Administration
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Renton Technical College, RentonBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,800
Price if you pay yourself$6,806
Program website, Contemporary Business Administration at Renton Technical College
More details about Contemporary Business Administration at Renton Technical College
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$11,201
Length
40 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$44,800
Price if you pay yourself
$6,806
Program website, Contemporary Business Administration at Renton Technical College
Nonprofit management certificateIn personEducation and courses
Nonprofit Management
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Seattle
Accredited school
Education and courses
University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education, SeattleNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$70,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,597
Program website, Nonprofit Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
More details about Nonprofit Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$17,576
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
$70,300
Price if you pay yourself
$3,597
Program website, Nonprofit Management at University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurial Edge Idea to Launch
Girandola Academy
Seattle
No diploma needed
Girandola Academy, SeattleEntrepreneurship and small business courseHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,194
Program website, Entrepreneurial Edge Idea to Launch at Girandola Academy
More details about Entrepreneurial Edge Idea to Launch at Girandola Academy
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,194
Program website, Entrepreneurial Edge Idea to Launch at Girandola Academy
Business management certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Administration
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,749
Program website, Business Administration at Shoreline Community College
More details about Business Administration at Shoreline Community College
Finished
17%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,749
Program website, Business Administration at Shoreline Community College
Business management certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Business and Computing Fundamentals
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Business and Computing Fundamentals at Shoreline Community College
More details about Business and Computing Fundamentals at Shoreline Community College
Finished
17%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Business and Computing Fundamentals at Shoreline Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
General Business
North Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Seattle College, SeattleBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,174
Program website, General Business at North Seattle College
More details about General Business at North Seattle College
Finished
25%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
22
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,174
Program website, General Business at North Seattle College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Highline College, Des MoinesBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,500
Program website, Business at Highline College
More details about Business at Highline College
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,500
Program website, Business at Highline College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,624
Program website, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management at Edmonds College
More details about Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management at Edmonds College
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
$8,447
Length
30 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
17
Earned a year, estimated
$33,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,624
Program website, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management at Edmonds College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Management
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Highline College, Des MoinesBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,250
Program website, Administrative Management at Highline College
More details about Administrative Management at Highline College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,800
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,250
Program website, Administrative Management at Highline College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des MoinesEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,148
Program website, Small Business/Entrepreneurship at Highline College
More details about Small Business/Entrepreneurship at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,148
Program website, Small Business/Entrepreneurship at Highline College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Idea to Launch On Demand
Girandola Academy
Seattle
Prerequisite courses
Girandola Academy, SeattleEntrepreneurship and small business courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$448
Program website, Idea to Launch On Demand at Girandola Academy
More details about Idea to Launch On Demand at Girandola Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$50
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$448
Program website, Idea to Launch On Demand at Girandola Academy
Business management certificateIn personPrerequisite courses
Business Planning and Networking
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$596
Program website, Business Planning and Networking at Edmonds College
More details about Business Planning and Networking at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$596
Program website, Business Planning and Networking at Edmonds College
Business management certificateIn personPrerequisite courses
Basic Business Skills
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,541
Program website, Basic Business Skills at Edmonds College
More details about Basic Business Skills at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,541
Program website, Basic Business Skills at Edmonds College
Nonprofit management certificateIn personEducation and courses
Non-Profit Leadership
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
Education and courses
South Seattle College, SeattleNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,070
Program website, Non-Profit Leadership at South Seattle College
More details about Non-Profit Leadership at South Seattle College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,070
Program website, Non-Profit Leadership at South Seattle College
Nonprofit management certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Highline College, Des MoinesNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
Program website, Nonprofit Management Certificate at Highline College
More details about Nonprofit Management Certificate at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,100
Program website, Nonprofit Management Certificate at Highline College
Nonprofit management certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Nonprofit Management
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Everett Community College, EverettNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,450
Program website, Nonprofit Management at Everett Community College
More details about Nonprofit Management at Everett Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,450
Program website, Nonprofit Management at Everett Community College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Entrepreneurship
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tacoma Community College, TacomaEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,684
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Tacoma Community College
More details about Entrepreneurship at Tacoma Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$160
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,684
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Tacoma Community College
Retail management courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Retail Management (WAFC)
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Tacoma Community College, TacomaRetail management course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,684
Program website, Retail Management (WAFC) at Tacoma Community College
More details about Retail Management (WAFC) at Tacoma Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,684
Program website, Retail Management (WAFC) at Tacoma Community College
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Business Certificate
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Education and courses
Pierce College, LakewoodBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,820
Program website, Business Certificate at Pierce College
More details about Business Certificate at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,820
Program website, Business Certificate at Pierce College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurship
Bellevue College
Bellevue
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Bellevue College, BellevueEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,391
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Bellevue College
More details about Entrepreneurship at Bellevue College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,391
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Bellevue College
Retail management courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Business Management - Retail Management
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Edmonds College, LynnwoodRetail management course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,760
Program website, Business Management - Retail Management at Edmonds College
More details about Business Management - Retail Management at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,760
Program website, Business Management - Retail Management at Edmonds College
Retail management courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Business Management - Retail Management
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Green River College, AuburnRetail management course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,601
Program website, Business Management - Retail Management at Green River College
More details about Business Management - Retail Management at Green River College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,601
Program website, Business Management - Retail Management at Green River College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Small Business Entrepreneurship
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pierce College, LakewoodEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,726
Program website, Small Business Entrepreneurship at Pierce College
More details about Small Business Entrepreneurship at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,726
Program website, Small Business Entrepreneurship at Pierce College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurship / Idea to Launch Trainer Certification
Girandola Academy
Seattle
No diploma needed
Girandola Academy, SeattleEntrepreneurship and small business courseHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,999
Program website, Entrepreneurship / Idea to Launch Trainer Certification at Girandola Academy
More details about Entrepreneurship / Idea to Launch Trainer Certification at Girandola Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,999
Program website, Entrepreneurship / Idea to Launch Trainer Certification at Girandola Academy
Retail management courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Retail Management (WAFC)
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des MoinesRetail management course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
Program website, Retail Management (WAFC) at Highline College
More details about Retail Management (WAFC) at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
Program website, Retail Management (WAFC) at Highline College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Organizational Leadership
Columbia College
Marysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbia College, MarysvilleLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership at Columbia College
More details about Organizational Leadership at Columbia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership at Columbia College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Organizational Leadership: Communication
Columbia College
Marysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbia College, MarysvilleLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership: Communication at Columbia College
More details about Organizational Leadership: Communication at Columbia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership: Communication at Columbia College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Organizational Leadership: Fiscal and Analytical
Columbia College
Marysville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbia College, MarysvilleLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership: Fiscal and Analytical at Columbia College
More details about Organizational Leadership: Fiscal and Analytical at Columbia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,750
Program website, Organizational Leadership: Fiscal and Analytical at Columbia College
Business management certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
International Business & Trade
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Highline College, Des MoinesBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,150
Program website, International Business & Trade at Highline College
More details about International Business & Trade at Highline College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
45 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$850
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,150
Program website, International Business & Trade at Highline College
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
High Performance Management
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
Education and courses
Everett Community College, EverettBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,300
Program website, High Performance Management at Everett Community College
More details about High Performance Management at Everett Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,300
Program website, High Performance Management at Everett Community College
Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business DTA/MRP
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,647
Program website, Business DTA/MRP at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about Business DTA/MRP at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,647
Program website, Business DTA/MRP at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Applied Business
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pierce College, LakewoodBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,228
Program website, Applied Business at Pierce College
More details about Applied Business at Pierce College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
65 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,228
Program website, Applied Business at Pierce College
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Supervision & Management
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
South Seattle College, SeattleBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,504
Program website, Supervision & Management at South Seattle College
More details about Supervision & Management at South Seattle College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,504
Program website, Supervision & Management at South Seattle College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Entrepreneurship
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,920
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Shoreline Community College
More details about Entrepreneurship at Shoreline Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,920
Program website, Entrepreneurship at Shoreline Community College
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Technology Management
Seattle Central College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Seattle Central College, SeattleBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,113
Program website, Business Technology Management at Seattle Central College
More details about Business Technology Management at Seattle Central College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,113
Program website, Business Technology Management at Seattle Central College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Supervision and Management
Edmonds College
Lynnwood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Edmonds College, LynnwoodBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,283
Program website, Office Supervision and Management at Edmonds College
More details about Office Supervision and Management at Edmonds College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,283
Program website, Office Supervision and Management at Edmonds College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed
App. Mgmt - Entrepreneurship: Business Communication
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, App. Mgmt - Entrepreneurship: Business Communication at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
More details about App. Mgmt - Entrepreneurship: Business Communication at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, App. Mgmt - Entrepreneurship: Business Communication at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Business management certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Business Operations Specialist - GES2067
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Business Operations Specialist - GES2067 at Clover Park Technical College
More details about Business Operations Specialist - GES2067 at Clover Park Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Business Operations Specialist - GES2067 at Clover Park Technical College
Finance and banking certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Financial Education Training Program
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Tacoma
No diploma needed
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, TacomaFinance and banking certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Financial Education Training Program at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
More details about Financial Education Training Program at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Financial Education Training Program at Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Nonprofit management certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Nonprofit Manager
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Shoreline Community College, ShorelineNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Nonprofit Manager at Shoreline Community College
More details about Nonprofit Manager at Shoreline Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Nonprofit Manager at Shoreline Community College
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Office Supervision and Management
Cascadia College
Bothell
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cascadia College, BothellBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Office Supervision and Management at Cascadia College
More details about Office Supervision and Management at Cascadia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Office Supervision and Management at Cascadia College
Business apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Operations Specialist
AJAC - Logistics & Operations Apprenticeship Committee
Kent
High school diploma or equivalent
AJAC - Logistics & Operations Apprenticeship Committee, KentBusiness apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Operations Specialist at AJAC - Logistics & Operations Apprenticeship Committee
More details about Operations Specialist at AJAC - Logistics & Operations Apprenticeship Committee
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
45 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Operations Specialist at AJAC - Logistics & Operations Apprenticeship Committee

How to pay for business administration programs in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

Where the Seattle business administration program numbers come from

Which Seattle business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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 Washington 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 Seattle 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.

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