Northern Kentucky University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Cincinnati, OH (2026)
Cincinnati, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $28,766 per year for indexed programs. Cincinnati has a population of about 309,595. Median household income is $51,707 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $103,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Cincinnati
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Cincinnati. Distances are calculated from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Thomas More University
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Online programsYes
University of Kentucky
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Ball State University
Published tuition$10,758 - $28,766
Online programsYes
Spalding University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio education page.
Education Wages Near Cincinnati
Cincinnati is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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 | $66,190 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $69,382 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,862 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,180 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,419 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,450 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,413 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $103,020 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $107,987 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,150 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $108,124 |
| Tutor | $37,100 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,889 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,830 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $64,811 |
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.
Cincinnati at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 309,595 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,707 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Hamilton County | 11,156 workers, 406 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cincinnati-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Covington, KY – 7.5 mi away (40,797 pop)
- Florence, KY – 12.9 mi away (32,460 pop)
- Fairfield, OH – 13.2 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Independence, KY – 13.3 mi away (27,024 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 17.7 mi away (62,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Cincinnati, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Cincinnati. The closest is Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spalding University (91.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Cincinnati?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Cincinnati are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,150), Education Administrator, K-12 ($103,020), Middle School Teacher ($67,180). 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 Covington instead of Cincinnati?
Covington, KY is 7.5 miles from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati an affordable place to study education?
Cincinnati’s median household income of $51,707 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cincinnati 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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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.