Best Fashion Schools Near Ashland, OH (2026)

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

Ashland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 19,008. Median household income is $57,310 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $132,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Ashland

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

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

Contact

401 College Avenue Ashland, OH 44805
(800) 882-1548
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Key stats

Retention rate: 74%
Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Fashion Wages Near Ashland

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Fashion Designers	$82,050
Marketing Managers	$132,330
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$73,960
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$37,850
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$72,790
Graphic Designers	$60,080
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$79,470

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.

Ashland at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	19,008	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$57,310	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	23.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Ashland-Area Cities With Fashion Programs

Mansfield, OH – 13.1 mi away (73,450 pop)
Wooster, OH – 20.3 mi away (31,483 pop)
Medina, OH – 29.8 mi away (26,261 pop)
Norwalk, OH – 30.2 mi away (20,593 pop)
Wadsworth, OH – 32.5 mi away (23,136 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Ashland, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Ashland. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (77.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Ohio are: Marketing Managers ($132,330), Fashion Designers ($82,050), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($79,470). Wages for Ashland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mansfield instead of Ashland?

Mansfield, OH is 13.1 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study fashion?

Ashland’s median household income of $57,310 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland 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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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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