Best Journalism Schools Near Wadsworth, OH (2026)

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

Wadsworth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $43,434 per year for indexed programs. Wadsworth has a population of about 24,302. Median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% 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 Wadsworth

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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 21.9 miles from Wadsworth
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 24.6 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 31.9 miles from Wadsworth
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 32.8 miles from Wadsworth
  • 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 56.8 miles from Wadsworth
  • 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

Denison University

Granville, OH 78.1 miles from Wadsworth
  • 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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 97.7 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 102.1 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Wadsworth

Wadsworth 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$48,660Cleveland, OH$51,821
Editor$73,850Cleveland, OH$78,647
Public Relations Specialist$66,610Cleveland, 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.

Wadsworth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,302Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,581Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Wadsworth, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Wadsworth. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (21.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Youngstown State University (56.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Wadsworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Wadsworth 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 Barberton instead of Wadsworth?

Barberton, OH is 6.8 miles from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth an affordable place to study journalism?

Wadsworth’s median household income of $77,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth

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

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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