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Best Online Education Programs in Athens, OH (2026)
Athens, Ohio is home to about 23,211 residents. Median household income is $37,059 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $99,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Athens
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Athens, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Athens city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Athens-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio education page.
Education Wages Near Athens
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,800 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,370 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,090 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $62,400 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,590 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $87,370 |
| Tutor | $43,610 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,760 |
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.
Athens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,211 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,059 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 67.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Athens County | 47 workers, 15 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Athens-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Parkersburg, WV – 30.1 mi away (65,331 pop)
- Marietta, OH – 35.5 mi away (21,735 pop)
- Lancaster, OH – 38.5 mi away (43,726 pop)
- Zanesville, OH – 43.8 mi away (42,097 pop)
- Chillicothe, OH – 47.8 mi away (32,004 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Ohio are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,590), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($87,370), Secondary School Teacher ($78,800). Wages for Athens workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Athens?
Parkersburg, WV is 30.1 miles from Athens and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Athens an affordable place to study education?
Athens’s median household income of $37,059 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Athens 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Ohio
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.