Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Marion, OH (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marion, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs, with tuition ranging from $19,470 to $30,260 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Marion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Marion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 75.0 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, OH 76.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,409
Avg net price $17,989/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,470
Out‑of‑state$19,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 81.0 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kettering College

Kettering, OH 83.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,492
Avg net price $21,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 93.8 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 98.2 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 102.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH 131.0 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,509
Avg net price $16,530/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,150
Out‑of‑state$38,150
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio behavioral health science page.

Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Marion

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$58,360
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,080
Social and Community Service Manager$73,890
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,390

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Marion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Marion, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Marion. The closest is Wright State University-Main Campus in Dayton, OH (75.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walsh University (93.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($58,360), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($46,080). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?

Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marion an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Marion

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marion:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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