Best Financial Planning Schools Near Ashland, OH (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Ohio has 3 accredited schools offering financial planning programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 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 financial planning-related role is Financial Managers at a median $140,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Planning Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial planning 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 44.4 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 59.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 72.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Planning Wages Near Ashland

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisors $90,990
Financial Managers $140,870
Financial and Investment Analysts $94,280
Accountants and Auditors $79,320
Financial Examiners $69,040
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,300
Loan Officers $76,370
Credit Counselors $51,160

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial planning schools are near Ashland, OH?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering financial planning programs near Ashland. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (44.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franklin University (72.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial planning roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial planning-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Managers ($140,870), Financial and Investment Analysts ($94,280), Personal Financial Advisors ($90,990). 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 financial planning 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 financial planning?

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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Other Programs Available in Ashland

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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