Best Health Science Schools Near Ashland, OH (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering health science programs. Ashland has a population of about 19,008. Median household income is $57,310 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Ashland. 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 University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH 64.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
75.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 70.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 71.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 79.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 87.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH 89.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $3,925/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 106.9 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH 112.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,755/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Ashland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$106,140
Health Education Specialist$64,860
Health Information Technologist$71,330
Health Technologist and Technician$47,570

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.

Ashland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,008Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,310Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health science schools are near Ashland, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health science programs near Ashland. The closest is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus in Zanesville, OH (64.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Toledo (87.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Ohio are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,140), Health Information Technologist ($71,330), Health Education Specialist ($64,860). Wages for Ashland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mansfield instead of Ashland?

Mansfield, OH is 13.1 miles from Ashland and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ashland an affordable place to study health science?

Ashland’s median household income of $57,310 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland 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 Ashland

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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