Best General Studies Schools Near Lima, OH (2026)

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

Lima, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $13,875 to $26,266 per year for indexed programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lima, OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $81,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Lima

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

Lima, OH 2.8 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 4.5 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH 4.6 miles from Lima
  • 4 year
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $12,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Lima

Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). 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 $80,720 Lima, OH $89,989
Management Analysts $81,530 Lima, OH $90,892
Human Resources Specialists $63,510 Lima, OH $70,803
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,560 Lima, OH $68,629
Writers and Authors $65,930 OH statewide $73,501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,760 Lima, OH $84,459
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,900 Lima, OH $67,893
Social and Community Service Managers $67,190 Lima, OH $74,905

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.

Lima at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,304 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,370 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Lima. The closest is University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Findlay (32.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Lima are: Management Analysts ($81,530), General and Operations Managers ($80,720), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($75,760). 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 Sidney instead of Lima?

Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study general studies?

Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima 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 Lima

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

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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