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Best Military History Schools Near Springfield, OH (2026)
Springfield, Ohio is home to about 58,410 residents. Median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Springfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio military history page.
Military History Wages Near Springfield
Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | $60,350 | OH statewide | $66,685 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,080 | OH statewide | $89,591 |
| Curators | $63,640 | OH statewide | $70,320 |
| Archivists | $58,790 | OH statewide | $64,961 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $47,570 | OH statewide | $52,564 |
| Editors | $72,160 | OH statewide | $79,735 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $56,720 | Springfield, OH | $62,674 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,930 | OH statewide | $72,851 |
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.
Springfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,410 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,883 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Springfield-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Fairborn, OH – 14.5 mi away (33,780 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 17.5 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Xenia, OH – 18.8 mi away (26,238 pop)
- Beavercreek, OH – 19.7 mi away (46,376 pop)
- Riverside, OH – 20.0 mi away (24,981 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Springfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Springfield are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,080), Editors ($72,160), Writers and Authors ($65,930). 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?
Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Springfield an affordable place to study military history?
Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.
Learn More About Military History Programs
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- Main Military History degree guide
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Data verified: September 7, 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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