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Business administration programs in Longview, Washington

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

2 schools offer these business administration programs with classes in the Longview-Kelso 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 Longview, 1 of the 13 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 13 programs here are business administration (associate degree, 5 programs), business management certificate (4 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (1 program), finance and banking certificate (1 program), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

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All 129 business programs in Washington, including online programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Longview?

$2,126 to $12,758

from the lowest-priced program to the highest, if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
50%
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
26 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 Longview may also offer business administration programs. How these figures are made

Are there free business administration programs in Longview?

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

All 13 business programs in Longview approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    General Business

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,473
    Program website, General Business at Lower Columbia College
    More details about General Business at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,200
    Length
    36 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $924
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,473
    Program website, General Business at Lower Columbia College

  • Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Management for The Evergreen State College

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,945
    Program website, Business Management for The Evergreen State College at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Business Management for The Evergreen State College at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,200
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,945
    Program website, Business Management for The Evergreen State College at Lower Columbia College

  • Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Management

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,038
    Program website, Business Management at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Business Management at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,200
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,038
    Program website, Business Management at Lower Columbia College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personEducation and courses

    Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship at Peninsula College

  • Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Business Administration - Business Technology

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Technology at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Business Technology at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Technology at Peninsula College

  • Finance and banking certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Business Administration - Economics and Finance

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesFinance and banking certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Economics and Finance at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Economics and Finance at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,126
    Program website, Business Administration - Economics and Finance at Peninsula College

  • Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Business Administration

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,379
    Program website, Business Administration at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,379
    Program website, Business Administration at Peninsula College

  • Business management certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Business Administration - Business Foundations

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,379
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Foundations at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Business Foundations at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,379
    Program website, Business Administration - Business Foundations at Peninsula College

  • Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Foundations

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Foundations at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Foundations at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,758
    Program website, Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Foundations at Peninsula College

  • Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Business Administration - Management

    Peninsula College

    Port Angeles

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peninsula College, Port AngelesBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,758
    Program website, Business Administration - Management at Peninsula College
    More details about Business Administration - Management at Peninsula College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,758
    Program website, Business Administration - Management at Peninsula College

  • Retail management courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Retail Management

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewRetail management course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,777
    Program website, Retail Management at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Retail Management at Lower Columbia 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
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,777
    Program website, Retail Management at Lower Columbia College

  • Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Services Manager

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,734
    Program website, Administrative Services Manager at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Administrative Services Manager at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,734
    Program website, Administrative Services Manager at Lower Columbia College

  • Nonprofit management certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Nonprofit Manager + Professional Grant Writing

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewNonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Nonprofit Manager + Professional Grant Writing at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Nonprofit Manager + Professional Grant Writing at Lower Columbia 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 + Professional Grant Writing at Lower Columbia College

How to pay for business administration programs in Longview

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Longview

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 Longview

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

Where the Longview business administration program numbers come from

Which Longview business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs with classes in the Longview-Kelso 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 Longview 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 Longview

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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