Best Online MBA Programs in Hilliard, OH (2026)

Hilliard, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Hilliard has a population of about 36,560. Median household income is $122,864 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Hilliard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Hilliard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hilliard 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 Hilliard. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 8.2 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 80.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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

#2

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 9.9 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 10.2 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 35.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 11.6 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Capital University

Columbus, OH 12.7 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 13.2 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 13.2 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 23.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $25,001/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 18.7 miles from Hilliard BOC Score 53.7
  • 4 year
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

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


MBA Wages Near Hilliard

Hilliard 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$102,590Columbus, OH$107,424
Financial Manager$145,630Columbus, OH$152,492
Marketing Manager$134,420Columbus, OH$140,754
Management Analyst$90,010Columbus, OH$94,251

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.


Hilliard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$122,864Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Hilliard, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Hilliard. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capital University (12.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Hilliard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Hilliard are: Financial Manager ($145,630), Marketing Manager ($134,420), General and Operations Manager ($102,590). 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 Upper Arlington instead of Hilliard?

Upper Arlington, OH is 4.5 miles from Hilliard and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hilliard an affordable place to study mba?

Hilliard’s median household income of $122,864 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hilliard 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 Hilliard

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

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.