Best General Studies Schools Near Portsmouth, OH (2026)

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

Portsmouth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $26,625 to $40,168 per year for indexed programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $97,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth, OH 3.1 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,596
Avg net price $14,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Portsmouth

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $97,700
Management Analysts $94,270
Human Resources Specialists $70,180
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,790
Writers and Authors $65,930
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,800
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,220
Social and Community Service Managers $73,890

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.

Portsmouth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,919 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,319 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rio Grande (31.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Ohio are: General and Operations Managers ($97,700), Management Analysts ($94,270), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($78,800). Wages for Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth an affordable place to study general studies?

Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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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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