Best General Studies Schools Near Elyria, OH (2026)

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

Elyria, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $67,366 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Elyria has a population of about 52,833. Median household income is $53,204 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $97,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Elyria

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Elyria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elyria 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 Elyria. 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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Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 3.1 miles from Elyria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Elyria

Elyria is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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)
General and Operations Managers $97,750 Cleveland, OH $104,100
Management Analysts $88,260 Cleveland, OH $93,994
Human Resources Specialists $70,900 Cleveland, OH $75,506
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,350 Cleveland, OH $75,985
Writers and Authors $60,880 Cleveland, OH $64,835
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,610 Cleveland, OH $84,782
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,650 Cleveland, OH $68,850
Social and Community Service Managers $77,200 Cleveland, OH $82,215

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.

Elyria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 52,833 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,204 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Elyria, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Elyria. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cleveland State University (24.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Elyria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Elyria are: General and Operations Managers ($97,750), Management Analysts ($88,260), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,610). 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 North Ridgeville instead of Elyria?

North Ridgeville, OH is 4.5 miles from Elyria and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Elyria an affordable place to study general studies?

Elyria’s median household income of $53,204 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elyria 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 Elyria

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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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