Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Mansfield, OH (2026)

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

Mansfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mansfield, OH metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $80,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Mansfield

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Mansfield. Distances are calculated from Mansfield city center.

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 Mansfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 43.0 miles from Mansfield BOC Score53.6
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#2

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 54.8 miles from Mansfield BOC Score57.9
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#3

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 58.6 miles from Mansfield BOC Score80.7
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#4

Malone University

Canton, OH 59.9 miles from Mansfield BOC Score48.7
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#5

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 60.9 miles from Mansfield BOC Score35.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts Wages Near Mansfield

Mansfield is part of the Mansfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 31900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$64,840OH statewide$72,936
Management Analyst$80,070Mansfield, OH$90,067
Technical Writer$76,480OH statewide$86,029
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$47,880OH statewide$53,858
Editor$72,160OH statewide$81,170
Training and Development Specialist$54,210Mansfield, OH$60,979
Human Resources Specialist$60,430Mansfield, OH$67,975

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.

Mansfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,686Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,605Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Mansfield, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mansfield. The closest is Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH (43.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franklin University (60.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Mansfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mansfield are: Management Analyst ($80,070), Technical Writer ($76,480), Editor ($72,160). 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 Ashland instead of Mansfield?

Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mansfield an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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: June 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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