Best General Studies Schools Near Stow, OH (2026)

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

Stow, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Stow has a population of about 34,317. Median household income is $91,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $98,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Stow

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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 5.2 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 8.0 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 17.7 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 21.2 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 21.3 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $10,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 22.3 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Malone University

Canton, OH 24.4 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 24.6 miles from Stow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

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 Stow

Stow is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). 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 $98,340 Akron, OH $105,289
Management Analysts $86,050 Akron, OH $92,131
Human Resources Specialists $69,900 Akron, OH $74,839
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,000 Akron, OH $70,664
Writers and Authors $59,900 Akron, OH $64,133
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,820 Akron, OH $87,602
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,620 Akron, OH $69,186
Social and Community Service Managers $72,500 Akron, OH $77,623

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.

Stow at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,317 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,933 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 48.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Stow. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walsh University (21.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Stow are: General and Operations Managers ($98,340), Management Analysts ($86,050), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($81,820). 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 Kent instead of Stow?

Kent, OH is 4.3 miles from Stow 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 Stow an affordable place to study general studies?

Stow’s median household income of $91,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stow 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 Stow

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

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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