Best Entrepreneurship Schools Near East Liverpool, OH (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

East Liverpool, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning entrepreneurship-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $132,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Entrepreneurship Schools to East Liverpool

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer entrepreneurship programs near East Liverpool, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 33.0 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH 44.3 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $3,925/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 47.1 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 54.1 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 55.7 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 58.6 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 77.6 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 80.7 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Entrepreneurship Wages Near East Liverpool

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$97,700
Management Analyst$94,270
Marketing Manager$132,330
Market Research Analyst$72,790

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.

East Liverpool at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,262Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited entrepreneurship schools are near East Liverpool, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs near East Liverpool. The closest is Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, PA (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Youngstown State University (33.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying entrepreneurship roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying entrepreneurship-related roles in Ohio are: Marketing Manager ($132,330), General and Operations Manager ($97,700), Management Analyst ($94,270). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?

Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool and has its own set of local entrepreneurship programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Liverpool an affordable place to study entrepreneurship?

East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool

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

Data verified: August 25, 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.

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