Best History Schools Near Norwalk, OH (2026)

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

Norwalk, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 17,054. Median household income is $58,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Norwalk

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Norwalk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norwalk 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 Norwalk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 20.6 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 30.4 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 30.4 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 31.0 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
29.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 40.3 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 46.2 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 51.6 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH 52.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
35.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $11,488/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

History Wages Near Norwalk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Historians $60,350
Archivists $58,790
Curators $63,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,570
History Teachers, Postsecondary $81,080
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,800
Writers and Authors $65,930
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,630

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.

Norwalk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,054 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,940 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Norwalk-Area Cities With History Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Norwalk, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Norwalk. The closest is Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH (20.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baldwin Wallace University (40.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Ohio are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,080), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($78,800), Writers and Authors ($65,930). Wages for Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Norwalk?

Sandusky, OH is 14.8 miles from Norwalk and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norwalk an affordable place to study history?

Norwalk’s median household income of $58,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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.

Learn More About History Programs

Other Programs Available in Norwalk

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

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.

Back to Best History Schools in Ohio: Online Programs (2026)