Best Philosophy Schools Near Wadsworth, OH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wadsworth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 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 philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $134,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Wadsworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy 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

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 12.0 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 18.4 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

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

#4

Malone University

Canton, OH 23.3 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

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

#6

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 31.1 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

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

#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 32.9 miles from Wadsworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,830 Cleveland, OH $81,821
Writers and Authors $60,880 Cleveland, OH $64,835
Lawyers $134,680 Cleveland, OH $143,429
Clergy $59,210 Cleveland, OH $63,056
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,610 Cleveland, OH $84,782
Editors $73,850 Cleveland, OH $78,647
Management Analysts $88,260 Cleveland, OH $93,994

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

Metric Value Source
Population 24,302 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,581 Census 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 philosophy schools are near Wadsworth, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Wadsworth. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (12.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baldwin Wallace University (24.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Wadsworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Wadsworth are: Lawyers ($134,680), Management Analysts ($88,260), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,610). 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 philosophy 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 philosophy?

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: September 5, 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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