Best General Studies Schools Near Mansfield, OH (2026)

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

Mansfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $4,624 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mansfield, OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $80,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Mansfield

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

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 3.5 miles from Mansfield
  • 4 year
29.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 3.6 miles from Mansfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 36

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 Mansfield

Mansfield is part of the Mansfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 31900). 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 $79,560 Mansfield, OH $89,494
Management Analysts $80,070 Mansfield, OH $90,067
Human Resources Specialists $60,430 Mansfield, OH $67,975
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,550 Mansfield, OH $63,611
Writers and Authors $65,930 OH statewide $74,162
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,490 Mansfield, OH $82,666
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,510 Mansfield, OH $64,691
Social and Community Service Managers $74,520 Mansfield, OH $83,825

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.

Mansfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,686 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,605 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Mansfield. The closest is Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus in Mansfield, OH (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kenyon College (27.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Mansfield are: Management Analysts ($80,070), General and Operations Managers ($79,560), Social and Community Service Managers ($74,520). 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 Ashland instead of Mansfield?

Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield 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 Mansfield an affordable place to study general studies?

Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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 Mansfield

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

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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