Marion, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $4,624 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $94,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Graphic Design Schools to Marion
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Marion.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,555
Avg net price
$22,421/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,928
Avg net price
$24,478/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,409
Avg net price
$17,339/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,748
Avg net price
$20,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,435
Avg net price
$8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,664
Avg net price
$29,439/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,547
Avg net price
$19,943/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Marion
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | $60,080 |
| Art Director | $94,390 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $83,360 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $67,000 |
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.
Marion at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 35,771 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,829 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 10.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Marion-Area Cities With Graphic Design Programs
- Delaware, OH – 21.3 mi away (38,643 pop)
- Marysville, OH – 28.1 mi away (23,674 pop)
- Dublin, OH – 33.3 mi away (45,568 pop)
- Mansfield, OH – 33.4 mi away (73,450 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 34.1 mi away (38,985 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited graphic design schools are near Marion, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Marion. The closest is Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH (20.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Vernon Nazarene University (37.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Ohio are: Art Director ($94,390), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($83,360), Special Effects Artist and Animator ($67,000). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?
Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion and has its own set of local graphic design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Marion an affordable place to study graphic design?
Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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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Data verified: August 10, 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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