Best FinTech Schools Near Chillicothe, OH (2026)

Chillicothe, Ohio has 36 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $40,022 per year for indexed programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Chillicothe

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

#1

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH 19.5 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,813
Avg net price $20,607/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 42.7 miles from Chillicothe 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

#3

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 45.4 miles from Chillicothe 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

#4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 45.6 miles from Chillicothe 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

#5

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 47.7 miles from Chillicothe 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

#6

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 49.1 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score 23.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $25,001/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 52.4 miles from Chillicothe 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

#8

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 54.4 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Chillicothe

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$94,280
Software Developer$114,090
Data Scientist$102,630

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.


Chillicothe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Chillicothe, OH?

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in Chillicothe, OH (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cedarville University (52.1 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Ohio are: Software Developer ($114,090), Data Scientist ($102,630), Financial and Investment Analyst ($94,280). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?

Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Chillicothe an affordable place to study financial technology?

Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe

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Data verified: August 11, 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.