Best Innovation Schools Near New Philadelphia, OH (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Philadelphia, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $6,006 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. New Philadelphia has a population of about 17,563. Median household income is $60,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% 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 New Philadelphia

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

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 40.9 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
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: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 45.9 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 47.8 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 53.0 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 59.6 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
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: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 60.4 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 69.6 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 72.1 miles from New Philadelphia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Innovation Wages Near New Philadelphia

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.

New Philadelphia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near New Philadelphia, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering innovation programs near New Philadelphia. The closest is Stark State College in North Canton, OH (26.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Virginia Northern Community College (47.8 miles). 5 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 New Philadelphia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of New Philadelphia?

Massillon, OH is 21.1 miles from New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia an affordable place to study innovation?

New Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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