Best Fashion Schools Near Lima, OH (2026)

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

Lima, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lima, OH metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $122,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Lima

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

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 50.3 miles from Lima
  • 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

#2

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH 79.7 miles from Lima
  • 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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#3

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 94.0 miles from Lima
  • 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

#4

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 113.2 miles from Lima
  • 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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#5

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH 134.3 miles from Lima
  • 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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 147.2 miles from Lima
  • 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

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#7

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 147.3 miles from Lima
  • 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

#8

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 182.7 miles from Lima
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio fashion page.

Fashion Wages Near Lima

Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). 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 $91,472
Marketing Managers $122,260 Lima, OH $136,299
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,690 Lima, OH $68,774
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,850 OH statewide $42,196
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,560 Lima, OH $68,629
Graphic Designers $53,310 Lima, OH $59,431
Commercial and Industrial Designers $79,470 OH statewide $88,595

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.

Lima at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,304 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,370 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Lima, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Lima. The closest is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in Bowling Green, OH (50.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ashland University (94.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Lima?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Lima are: Marketing Managers ($122,260), 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 Sidney instead of Lima?

Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study fashion?

Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima 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 Lima

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

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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