Ohio Northern University
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Best Online Education Programs in Bowling Green, OH (2026)
Bowling Green, Ohio has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Bowling Green has a population of about 30,051. Median household income is $46,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Bowling Green
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Bowling Green. Distances are calculated from Bowling Green city center.
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 Bowling Green. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Eastern Michigan University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio education page.
Education Wages Near Bowling Green
Bowling Green is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,930 | Toledo, OH | $85,169 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,250 | Toledo, OH | $69,126 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,130 | Toledo, OH | $82,109 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,880 | Toledo, OH | $70,907 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,140 | Toledo, OH | $109,443 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,140 | Toledo, OH | $110,536 |
| Tutor | $44,720 | Toledo, OH | $48,874 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $58,770 | Toledo, OH | $64,230 |
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.
Bowling Green at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,051 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,719 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 47.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Wood County | 770 workers, 57 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bowling Green-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Perrysburg, OH – 11.1 mi away (21,592 pop)
- Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
- Oregon, OH – 22.3 mi away (20,040 pop)
- Findlay, OH – 22.9 mi away (48,701 pop)
- Fremont, OH – 27.8 mi away (22,737 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Bowling Green, OH?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Bowling Green. The closest is Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH (43.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (60.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Bowling Green?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Bowling Green are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,140), Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,140), Secondary School Teacher ($77,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Perrysburg instead of Bowling Green?
Perrysburg, OH is 11.1 miles from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green an affordable place to study education?
Bowling Green’s median household income of $46,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowling Green 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.