North Ridgeville, Ohio has 17 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $3,872 to $39,832 per year for indexed programs. North Ridgeville has a population of about 36,043. Median household income is $94,234 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $73,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to North Ridgeville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near North Ridgeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,837
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,122
Avg net price
$27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · 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
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,896
Avg net price
$24,022/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,996
Avg net price
$27,221/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $48,660 | Cleveland, OH | $51,821 |
| Editor | $73,850 | Cleveland, OH | $78,647 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 | Cleveland, OH | $70,937 |
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.
North Ridgeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 36,043 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,234 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other North Ridgeville-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Avon, OH – 4.4 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Elyria, OH – 4.5 mi away (53,715 pop)
- North Olmsted, OH – 5.6 mi away (31,817 pop)
- Westlake, OH – 6.6 mi away (32,293 pop)
- Avon Lake, OH – 7.6 mi away (23,659 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near North Ridgeville, OH?
Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering journalism programs near North Ridgeville. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (86.3 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles near North Ridgeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near North Ridgeville are: Editor ($73,850), Public Relations Specialist ($66,610), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,660). 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 Avon instead of North Ridgeville?
Avon, OH is 4.4 miles from North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville an affordable place to study journalism?
North Ridgeville’s median household income of $94,234 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Ridgeville 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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