Best General Studies Schools Near Kettering, OH (2026)

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

Kettering, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Kettering has a population of about 57,442. Median household income is $71,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $101,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Kettering

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

Dayton, OH 3.3 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 5.1 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 7.4 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 14.4 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
Avg net price $13,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Antioch University

Yellow Springs, OH 14.8 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,541
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Antioch College

Yellow Springs, OH 15.6 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
28.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Avg net price $14,834/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 16.2 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $10,809/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,491
Out‑of‑state$19,407
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 23.2 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Kettering

Kettering is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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 $98,030 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $105,750
Management Analysts $101,150 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $109,115
Human Resources Specialists $69,030 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $74,466
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,100 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $69,148
Writers and Authors $64,690 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $69,784
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,970 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,189
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,510 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $69,590
Social and Community Service Managers $71,920 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,584

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.

Kettering at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,442 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,619 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Kettering. The closest is University of Dayton in Dayton, OH (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Antioch University (14.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Kettering are: Management Analysts ($101,150), General and Operations Managers ($98,030), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($78,970). 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 Centerville instead of Kettering?

Centerville, OH is 4.3 miles from Kettering 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 Kettering an affordable place to study general studies?

Kettering’s median household income of $71,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kettering 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 Kettering

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

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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