Best Innovation Schools Near East Liverpool, OH (2026)

East Liverpool, Ohio has 37 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $4,698 to $66,246 per year for indexed programs. East Liverpool has a population of about 9,869. Median household income is $37,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Innovation Schools to East Liverpool

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

#1

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 33.0 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH 44.3 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $3,925/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 47.1 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 54.1 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 55.7 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 58.6 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 77.6 miles from East Liverpool BOC Score 68.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 80.7 miles from East Liverpool
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Innovation Wages Near East Liverpool

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$97,700
Management Analyst$94,270
Marketing Manager$132,330
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,640

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.


East Liverpool at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,262Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near East Liverpool, OH?

Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering innovation programs near East Liverpool. The closest is Community College of Beaver County in Monaca, PA (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Belmont College (43.8 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Ohio are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,640), Marketing Manager ($132,330), General and Operations Manager ($97,700). Wages for East Liverpool workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weirton instead of East Liverpool?

Weirton, WV is 15.7 miles from East Liverpool and has its own set of local innovation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Liverpool an affordable place to study innovation?

East Liverpool’s median household income of $37,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.