Best Economics Schools Near New Philadelphia, OH (2026)

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

New Philadelphia, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,276 per year for indexed programs. New Philadelphia has a population of about 17,563. Median household income is $60,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $120,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to New Philadelphia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near New Philadelphia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia. 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

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 33.7 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 34.3 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
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: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH 37.3 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,440
Avg net price $19,532/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,665
Out‑of‑state$32,665
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 40.9 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH 43.8 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,030
Avg net price $23,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 45.9 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH 51.0 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,830
Avg net price $38,512/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 59.6 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near New Philadelphia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Economist$120,000
Financial and Investment Analyst$94,280
Statistician$98,190
Management Analyst$94,270

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.

New Philadelphia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near New Philadelphia, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near New Philadelphia. The closest is University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH (33.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franciscan University of Steubenville (43.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Ohio are: Economist ($120,000), Statistician ($98,190), Financial and Investment Analyst ($94,280). Wages for New Philadelphia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of New Philadelphia?

Massillon, OH is 21.1 miles from New Philadelphia and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Philadelphia an affordable place to study economics?

New Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia

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

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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