Best Online Human Services Programs in Hudson, OH (2026)

Hudson, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. Hudson has a population of about 23,007. Median household income is $180,931 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $72,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Services Schools to Hudson

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

#1

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 21.0 miles from Hudson BOC Score 18.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 21.8 miles from Hudson BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Malone University

Canton, OH 28.7 miles from Hudson BOC Score 48.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH 38.4 miles from Hudson BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $13,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH 55.0 miles from Hudson BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,205/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 66.8 miles from Hudson BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 96.6 miles from Hudson 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

#8

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 119.9 miles from Hudson BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Services Wages Near Hudson

Hudson 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Human Service Assistant$37,530Akron, OH$40,182
Social and Community Service Manager$72,500Akron, OH$77,623
Child, Family and School Social Worker$48,800Akron, OH$52,248
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$60,030Akron, OH$64,272

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.


Hudson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,007Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$180,931Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.4%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 human services schools are near Hudson, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Hudson. The closest is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma in Parma, OH (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Ashtabula (55.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles near Hudson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Hudson are: Social and Community Service Manager ($72,500), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($60,030), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($48,800). 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 Stow instead of Hudson?

Stow, OH is 4.4 miles from Hudson and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hudson an affordable place to study human services?

Hudson’s median household income of $180,931 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hudson 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 Hudson

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

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 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.