Best Online Biology Programs in Mansfield, OH (2026)

Mansfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $83,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Mansfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Mansfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mansfield 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 Mansfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 12.5 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 52.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 27.1 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH 28.0 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,830
Avg net price $38,512/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 31.2 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH 33.4 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 35.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $11,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 39.8 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 41.3 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 47.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 43.0 miles from Mansfield BOC Score 53.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Biology Wages Near Mansfield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Medical Scientist$83,910
Biological Technician$51,080
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$74,550
Soil and Plant Scientist$56,820

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.


Mansfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,686Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,605Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Mansfield, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Mansfield. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Marion Campus (33.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Ohio are: Medical Scientist ($83,910), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($74,550), Soil and Plant Scientist ($56,820). Wages for Mansfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Mansfield?

Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mansfield an affordable place to study biology?

Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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 Mansfield

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.