Business administration programs in Cincinnati, Ohio

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

7 schools offer these business administration programs with classes in the Cincinnati area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 13 by Ohio and 1 by Kentucky. 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 Cincinnati, 10 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma and 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 14 programs here are business administration (associate degree, 12 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (1 program) and business management certificate (1 program).

See the 14 programs

All 117 business programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Cincinnati?

Two-year degrees (12 programs): $10,682 to $11,794most of them
Other business administration programs (2 programs): $3,500 to $4,231all 2 with a price

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: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
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 14 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 Cincinnati may also offer business administration programs. How these figures are made

Are there free business administration programs in Cincinnati?

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.²³⁴For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁴
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. Two-year degrees here mostly cost $10,682 to $11,794.Other business administration programs here cost $3,500 to $4,231.

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

All 14 business programs in Cincinnati approved for WIOA funding

14 programs

Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Administration
Sinclair Community College
Mason
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Sinclair Community College, MasonBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$54,300
Price if you pay yourself$8,885
Program website, Business Administration at Sinclair Community College
More details about Business Administration at Sinclair Community College
Finished
43%
Working at 6 months
57%
Earned in a quarter
$13,577
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
1,684
Earned a year, estimated
$54,300
Price if you pay yourself
$8,885
Program website, Business Administration at Sinclair Community College
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Administration and Management, General
Gateway Community and Technical College
Fort Wright
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Gateway Community and Technical College, Fort WrightBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Business Administration and Management, General at Gateway Community and Technical College
More details about Business Administration and Management, General at Gateway Community and Technical College
Finished
15%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$7,218
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
900
Earned a year, estimated
$28,900
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Business Administration and Management, General at Gateway Community and Technical College
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Management
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, CincinnatiBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$56,200
Price if you pay yourself$11,198
School website, Business Management at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
More details about Business Management at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Finished
30%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$14,055
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,700
Students counted
574
Earned a year, estimated
$56,200
Price if you pay yourself
$11,198
School website, Business Management at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed
gener8tor gBETA Program
gener8tor Management, LLC
Cincinnati
No diploma needed
gener8tor Management, LLC, CincinnatiEntrepreneurship and small business courseIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,500
Program website, gener8tor gBETA Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
More details about gener8tor gBETA Program at gener8tor Management, 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
$3,500
Program website, gener8tor gBETA Program at gener8tor Management, LLC
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Associate of Applied Business: Business Mgt. Technology
Miami University Regionals
West Chester
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Miami University Regionals, West ChesterBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,571
Program website, Associate of Applied Business: Business Mgt. Technology at Miami University Regionals
More details about Associate of Applied Business: Business Mgt. Technology at Miami University Regionals
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
$3,571
Program website, Associate of Applied Business: Business Mgt. Technology at Miami University Regionals
Business management certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Business Management - One-year Technical Certificate
Sinclair Community College
Mason
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Sinclair Community College, MasonBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,231
Program website, Business Management - One-year Technical Certificate at Sinclair Community College
More details about Business Management - One-year Technical Certificate at Sinclair Community College
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
$4,231
Program website, Business Management - One-year Technical Certificate at Sinclair Community College
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management Technology
University of Cincinnati
Batavia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Cincinnati, BataviaBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,682
Program website, Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
More details about Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
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
$10,682
Program website, Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Financial Management Technology
University of Cincinnati
Batavia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
University of Cincinnati, BataviaBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,318
Program website, Financial Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
More details about Financial Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
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
$11,318
Program website, Financial Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Information Technology
University of Cincinnati
Batavia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Cincinnati, BataviaBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,710
Program website, Business Information Technology at University of Cincinnati
More details about Business Information Technology at University of Cincinnati
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
$11,710
Program website, Business Information Technology at University of Cincinnati
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Management (429)
Southern State Community College, OH
Mount Orab
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southern State Community College, OH, Mount OrabBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,794
Program website, Business Management (429) at Southern State Community College, OH
More details about Business Management (429) at Southern State Community College, OH
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,794
Program website, Business Management (429) at Southern State Community College, OH
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Administration (Pre)
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Cincinnati, Blue AshBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,170
Program website, Business Administration (Pre) at University of Cincinnati
More details about Business Administration (Pre) at University of Cincinnati
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
$12,170
Program website, Business Administration (Pre) at University of Cincinnati
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management Technology
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Cincinnati, Blue AshBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,170
Program website, Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
More details about Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
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
$12,170
Program website, Business Management Technology at University of Cincinnati
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Associate of Applied Business: Digital Business Systems
Miami University Regionals
West Chester
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Miami University Regionals, West ChesterBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Associate of Applied Business: Digital Business Systems at Miami University Regionals
More details about Associate of Applied Business: Digital Business Systems at Miami University Regionals
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, Associate of Applied Business: Digital Business Systems at Miami University Regionals
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Management
Sinclair Community College
Mason
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Sinclair Community College, MasonBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management at Sinclair Community College
More details about Business Management at Sinclair 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
Left out
Program website, Business Management at Sinclair Community College

How to pay for business administration programs in Cincinnati

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati

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

Where the Cincinnati business administration program numbers come from

Which Cincinnati business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs with classes in the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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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Business administration programs in Cincinnati, Ohio

How much do business administration programs cost in Cincinnati?

Are there free business administration programs in Cincinnati?

All 14 business programs in Cincinnati approved for WIOA funding