Chillicothe, Ohio has 16 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $67,000 per year for indexed programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $72,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Chillicothe
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Chillicothe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chillicothe 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Chillicothe.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,409
Avg net price
$17,339/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 66
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$21,637/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 86
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,267
Avg net price
$13,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,753
Avg net price
$40,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,624
Avg net price
$20,897/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,555
Avg net price
$22,421/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,440
Avg net price
$19,532/yr
TuitionIn‑state$32,665
Out‑of‑state$32,665
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,180
Avg net price
$21,083/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Chillicothe
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $47,880 |
| Editor | $72,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,840 |
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.
Chillicothe at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,958 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,193 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Chillicothe-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Lancaster, OH – 33.8 mi away (43,726 pop)
- Grove City, OH – 36.7 mi away (39,721 pop)
- Pickerington, OH – 39.8 mi away (20,069 pop)
- Portsmouth, OH – 40.5 mi away (36,584 pop)
- Reynoldsburg, OH – 44.1 mi away (37,449 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Chillicothe, OH?
Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in Chillicothe, OH (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marshall University (70.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Ohio are: Editor ($72,160), Public Relations Specialist ($64,840), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,880). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?
Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Chillicothe an affordable place to study journalism?
Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe 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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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.
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