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 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Athens. Distances are calculated from Athens city center.
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
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Data verified: June 11, 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.