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

Marietta, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. Marietta has a population of about 13,282. Median household income is $45,986 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Human Services Schools to Marietta

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

#1

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 35.6 miles from Marietta BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 64.5 miles from Marietta 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

#3

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 69.4 miles from Marietta 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

#4

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH 78.5 miles from Marietta BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,813
Avg net price $20,607/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH 83.3 miles from Marietta BOC Score 71.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Malone University

Canton, OH 96.9 miles from Marietta 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH 106.7 miles from Marietta 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 112.4 miles from Marietta 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

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


Human Services Wages Near Marietta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,390
Social and Community Service Manager$73,890
Child, Family and School Social Worker$51,520
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$58,360

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.


Marietta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Marietta, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Marietta. The closest is Ohio University-Main Campus in Athens, OH (35.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Christian University (78.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($58,360), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($51,520). Wages for Marietta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Marietta?

Parkersburg, WV is 12.3 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta an affordable place to study human services?

Marietta’s median household income of $45,986 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marietta 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 Marietta

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

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.