Best Online Education Programs in Sidney, OH (2026)

Sidney, Ohio has a population of about 20,457. The city’s median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 71 accredited schools offering education programs near Sidney, with tuition ranging from $7,504 to $56,353 per year for indexed programs. In Ohio, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $99,880 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Sidney

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 71 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Sidney. Distances are calculated from Sidney city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Edison State Community CollegePiqua, OH9.4 miContact school for pricing
Wright State University-Lake CampusCelina, OH25.3 mi$7,504 - $17,116
Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OH30.8 mi$44,602 - $56,353
James A. Rhodes State CollegeLima, OH31.9 miContact school for pricing
Ohio State University-Lima CampusLima, OH31.9 miContact school for pricing
Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH33.4 miContact school for pricing
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH35.5 mi$11,188 - $23,255
Antioch UniversityYellow Springs, OH36.2 miContact school for pricing
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH36.8 miContact school for pricing
Ohio Northern UniversityAda, OH37.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Sidney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$76,740
Elementary School Teacher$65,380
Middle School Teacher$66,790
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$61,160
Education Administrator, K-12$99,880
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$82,640
Tutor$44,640
Educational and Career Counselor$61,960

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Sidney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Sidney, OH?

Our directory has 71 accredited schools offering education programs near Sidney. The closest is Edison State Community College in Piqua, OH (9.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ohio Northern University (37.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Ohio are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,880), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($82,640), Secondary School Teacher ($76,740). Wages for Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study education?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.