Best Fashion Schools Near Alliance, OH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alliance, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Alliance has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $54,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $112,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Alliance

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fashion programs near Alliance, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alliance 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 Alliance. 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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 20.0 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 28.0 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 44.3 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 62.9 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH 117.0 miles from Alliance
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,791
Avg net price $13,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH 118.0 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,664
Avg net price $29,439/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 135.1 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 217.7 miles from Alliance
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Fashion Wages Near Alliance

Alliance is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area (BLS area code 15940). 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)
Fashion Designers $82,050 OH statewide $91,779
Marketing Managers $112,040 Canton-Massillon, OH $125,324
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,580 Canton-Massillon, OH $70,000
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,030 Canton-Massillon, OH $41,421
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,660 Canton-Massillon, OH $66,734
Graphic Designers $50,750 Canton-Massillon, OH $56,767
Commercial and Industrial Designers $79,470 OH statewide $88,893

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.

Alliance at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,574 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,608 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Alliance, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Alliance. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (20.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercyhurst University (99.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Alliance?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Alliance are: Marketing Managers ($112,040), Fashion Designers ($82,050), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($79,470). 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 Canton instead of Alliance?

Canton, OH is 14.8 miles from Alliance and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alliance an affordable place to study fashion?

Alliance’s median household income of $54,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alliance 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 Alliance

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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