Best Early Childhood Education Schools Near Fremont, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fremont, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs. Fremont has a population of about 15,851. Median household income is $50,974 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $72,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Fremont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Fremont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fremont 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 Fremont. 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

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 16.7 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Davis College

Toledo, OH 30.0 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,588
Avg net price $24,181/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 33.5 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH 39.3 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,150
Avg net price $23,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 53.5 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
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: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 54.1 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 55.0 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH 63.6 miles from Fremont
  • 4 year
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $12,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Early Childhood Education Wages Near Fremont

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Preschool Teacher $35,180
Kindergarten Teacher $72,570
Preschool and Childcare Center Director $49,580
Teaching Assistant $35,920

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.

Fremont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,974 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Fremont, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Fremont. The closest is Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Toledo (33.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in Ohio are: Kindergarten Teacher ($72,570), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($49,580), Teaching Assistant ($35,920). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Fremont?

Sandusky, OH is 22.4 miles from Fremont and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fremont an affordable place to study early childhood education?

Fremont’s median household income of $50,974 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont 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 Fremont

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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