Baldwin Wallace University
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Best Online Psychology Programs in North Ridgeville, OH (2026)
North Ridgeville, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. North Ridgeville has a population of about 36,043. Median household income is $94,234 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $101,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to North Ridgeville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near North Ridgeville. Distances are calculated from North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Oberlin College
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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland State University
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Case Western Reserve University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,660 | Cleveland, OH | $108,264 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | OH statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 | Cleveland, OH | $100,373 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,620 | Cleveland, OH | $65,623 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $41,840 | Cleveland, OH | $44,558 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,630 | Cleveland, OH | $63,504 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,230 | Cleveland, OH | $70,532 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,390 | Cleveland, OH | $48,339 |
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.
North Ridgeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,043 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,234 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Lorain County | 4,295 workers, 411 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Ridgeville-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Avon, OH – 4.4 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Elyria, OH – 4.5 mi away (53,715 pop)
- North Olmsted, OH – 5.6 mi away (31,817 pop)
- Westlake, OH – 6.6 mi away (32,293 pop)
- Avon Lake, OH – 7.6 mi away (23,659 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near North Ridgeville, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near North Ridgeville. The closest is Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Case Western Reserve University (22.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near North Ridgeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near North Ridgeville are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($101,660), School Psychologist ($94,250), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,230). 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 Avon instead of North Ridgeville?
Avon, OH is 4.4 miles from North Ridgeville and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is North Ridgeville an affordable place to study psychology?
North Ridgeville’s median household income of $94,234 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Ridgeville 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.