Best Economics Schools Near Portsmouth, OH (2026)

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

Portsmouth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% 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 Portsmouth

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

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 60.1 miles from Portsmouth
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 70.7 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
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  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capital University

Columbus, OH 83.0 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 83.0 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 85.6 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 86.2 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 86.6 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,873
Avg net price $32,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 88.3 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Economics Wages Near Portsmouth

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.

Portsmouth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,919Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Portsmouth, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Ohio University-Main Campus in Athens, OH (60.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cedarville University (83.0 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 Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth an affordable place to study economics?

Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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

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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