Best Journalism Schools Near Portsmouth, OH (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Portsmouth, Ohio has 13 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $40,022 per year for indexed programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% 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 Portsmouth

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

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 60.2 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.0 BOC Score
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

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 83.0 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
30.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
Avg net price $13,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 86.1 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 88.6 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Marietta College

Marietta, OH 92.3 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
50.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,180
Avg net price $21,083/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Denison University

Granville, OH 93.6 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,753
Avg net price $40,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 106.8 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH 107.3 miles from Portsmouth
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
48.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,440
Avg net price $19,532/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,665
Out‑of‑state$32,665
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Portsmouth

OccupationMedian 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.

Portsmouth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,919Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Portsmouth, OH?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Ohio University-Southern Campus in Ironton, OH (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marietta College (92.3 miles). 10 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 Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth an affordable place to study journalism?

Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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

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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