Best General Studies Schools Near Fairfield, OH (2026)

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

Fairfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $7,491 to $19,407 per year for indexed programs. Fairfield has a population of about 44,597. Median household income is $70,166 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $100,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Fairfield

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

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 3.5 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $11,286/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,491
Out‑of‑state$19,407
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 10.0 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $16,508/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH 12.5 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,137
Avg net price $4,968/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 13.0 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
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: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 13.8 miles from Fairfield
  • 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

#6

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cincinnati, OH 14.5 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,303
Avg net price $18,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, OH 15.0 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,722
Avg net price $9,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH 16.0 miles from Fairfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $28,384/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,161
Out‑of‑state$41,221
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Fairfield

Fairfield is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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 $100,670 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,524
Management Analysts $97,360 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,055
Human Resources Specialists $73,010 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,530
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,750 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,403
Writers and Authors $62,440 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,451
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,190 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $69,382
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,880 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $73,249
Social and Community Service Managers $72,940 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,457

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.

Fairfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 44,597 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,166 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Fairfield. The closest is Miami University-Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (13.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Fairfield are: General and Operations Managers ($100,670), Management Analysts ($97,360), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($75,750). 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 Hamilton instead of Fairfield?

Hamilton, OH is 4.6 miles from Fairfield 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 Fairfield an affordable place to study general studies?

Fairfield’s median household income of $70,166 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairfield 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 Fairfield

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

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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