Best Human Services Schools Near Kent, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kent, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. Kent has a population of about 27,190. Median household income is $42,524 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.6% 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 Kent

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Kent, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kent 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 Kent. 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

Malone University

Canton, OH 22.4 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
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: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 28.1 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
18.5 BOC Score
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

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#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 29.3 miles from Kent
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH 33.7 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
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: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH 58.0 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.6 BOC Score
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: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 68.1 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.8 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 93.9 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 131.8 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near Kent

Kent 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.

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

Kent at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,190 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,524 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.6% 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 Kent, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Kent. The closest is Malone University in Canton, OH (22.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Ashtabula (58.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Kent 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 Kent?

Stow, OH is 4.3 miles from Kent 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 Kent an affordable place to study human services?

Kent’s median household income of $42,524 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kent 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 Kent

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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