Mount Vernon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 16,802. Median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% 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 Mount Vernon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer entrepreneurship programs near Mount Vernon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mount Vernon 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Mount Vernon.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,168
Avg net price
$9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$5,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,006
Avg net price
$8,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,435
Avg net price
$8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,892
Avg net price
$25,243/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 40%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$5,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio entrepreneurship page.
Entrepreneurship Wages Near Mount Vernon
| Occupation | Median 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.
Mount Vernon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,802 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,335 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Entrepreneurship Programs
- Newark, OH – 21.9 mi away (78,563 pop)
- Mansfield, OH – 26.4 mi away (73,450 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 29.7 mi away (38,985 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 32.3 mi away (34,956 pop)
- Delaware, OH – 32.4 mi away (38,643 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited entrepreneurship schools are near Mount Vernon, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (21.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbus State Community College (39.5 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 Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?
Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study entrepreneurship?
Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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 Entrepreneurship Programs
Other Programs Available in Mount Vernon
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Mount Vernon:
- Medical Billing and Coding programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Medical Assistant programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Pharmacy Technician programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Health Science programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Occupational Safety and Health programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Interior Design programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Photography programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Sustainability Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Behavioral Health Science programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Mental Health Counseling programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Substance Abuse Counseling programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Journalism programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Public Relations programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Communication Disorders programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Speech Pathology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Technical Communication programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Professional Writing programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Strategic Communications programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Business Development programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Construction Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Economics programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Financial Technology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Forensic Accounting programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Health Information Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Hospitality Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- International Business programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Organizational Leadership programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Management Information Systems programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Nonprofit Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Operations Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Public Administration programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Real Estate programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Recreation Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Retail Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Risk Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Statistics programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Taxation programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Corrections programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Crime Analysis programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Criminology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Cybercrime programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Emergency Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Fire Science programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Forensic Science programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Legal Services programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Legal Studies programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Paralegal programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Security Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Cloud Computing programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Computer Engineering programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Innovation programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Mobile App Development programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Software Development programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- User Experience programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Web Development programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Machine Learning programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Supply Chain Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Data Analytics programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Public Health programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Human Resources programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Project Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Special Education programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Homeland Security programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Marketing programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Finance programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Kinesiology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Sports Management programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Early Childhood Education programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Elementary Education programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Biology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Communications programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Graphic Design programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Human Services programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- MBA programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Criminal Justice programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Nursing programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Business Administration programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Computer Science programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Psychology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Education programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Engineering programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Technology programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Liberal Arts programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Healthcare programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Cybersecurity programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Accounting programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Healthcare Administration programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Social Work programs in Mount Vernon, OH
- Counseling programs in Mount Vernon, OH
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.
← Back to Best Entrepreneurship Schools in Ohio: Online Programs (2026)
