Best Online Finance Programs in Portsmouth, OH (2026)

Portsmouth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Portsmouth

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

#1

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 60.2 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Batavia, OH 70.9 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 58.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $13,803/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 83.2 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 35.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 83.4 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 84.1 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 85.7 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 86.1 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 80.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 86.6 miles from Portsmouth BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,873
Avg net price $32,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Portsmouth

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$90,990
Financial and Investment Analyst$94,280
Loan Officer$76,370
Financial Manager$140,870

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.


Portsmouth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,919Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Portsmouth, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (36.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Clermont College (70.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Manager ($140,870), Financial and Investment Analyst ($94,280), Personal Financial Advisor ($90,990). Wages for Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Portsmouth an affordable place to study finance?

Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.