Upper Arlington, Ohio has 18 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $67,000 per year for indexed programs. Upper Arlington has a population of about 36,319. Median household income is $150,993 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 79.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $77,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Upper Arlington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Upper Arlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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 | $49,030 | Columbus, OH | $51,340 |
| Editor | $77,810 | Columbus, OH | $81,476 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 | Columbus, OH | $76,733 |
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.
Upper Arlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 36,319 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $150,993 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 79.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Upper Arlington-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Hilliard, OH – 4.5 mi away (34,905 pop)
- Columbus, OH – 5.3 mi away (1,495,146 pop)
- Dublin, OH – 7.0 mi away (45,568 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 10.4 mi away (38,985 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 10.9 mi away (34,956 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Upper Arlington, OH?
Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Upper Arlington. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ashland University (69.8 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Upper Arlington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Upper Arlington are: Editor ($77,810), Public Relations Specialist ($73,280), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($49,030). 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 Hilliard instead of Upper Arlington?
Hilliard, OH is 4.5 miles from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington an affordable place to study journalism?
Upper Arlington’s median household income of $150,993 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upper Arlington 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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