Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Marion, OH (2026)

Marion, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $37,158 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $78,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Marion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Marion. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 20.7 miles from Marion BOC Score 53.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 31.9 miles from Marion BOC Score 29.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 37.5 miles from Marion BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 41.5 miles from Marion BOC Score 80.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 42.0 miles from Marion BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 44.5 miles from Marion BOC Score 35.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 45.6 miles from Marion BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Newark, OH 50.8 miles from Marion BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $14,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Elementary Education Wages Near Marion

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$77,370
Middle School Teacher$77,090
Secondary School Teacher$78,800
Teaching Assistant$35,920

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.


Marion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+10.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Marion, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Marion. The closest is Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH (20.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Findlay (42.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Ohio are: Secondary School Teacher ($78,800), Elementary School Teacher ($77,370), Middle School Teacher ($77,090). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?

Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marion an affordable place to study elementary education?

Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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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Other Programs Available in Marion

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marion:

Data verified: July 30, 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.