Best Online Human Resources Programs in Newark, OH (2026)

Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $131,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Newark

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

#1

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 1.2 miles from Newark BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Newark, OH 1.2 miles from Newark BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $14,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 26%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Newark, OH 2.1 miles from Newark BOC Score 71.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,002
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Human Resources Specialist$75,440Columbus, OH$78,995
Human Resources Manager$131,100Columbus, OH$137,277
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$78,870Columbus, OH$82,586
Training and Development Specialist$72,390Columbus, OH$75,801

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.


Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,393Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,920Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human resources schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Newark. The closest is Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, OH (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franklin University (30.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Newark are: Human Resources Manager ($131,100), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($78,870), Human Resources Specialist ($75,440). 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 Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark and has its own set of local human resources programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Newark an affordable place to study human resources?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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 Newark

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

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.