Best Online Public Health Programs in Chillicothe, OH (2026)

Chillicothe, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering public health programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning public health-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Health Schools to Chillicothe

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

#1

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH 0.8 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score 71.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hair Academy

Chillicothe, OH 0.9 miles from Chillicothe
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Avg net price $14,403/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and SciencesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District

Chillicothe, OH 1.7 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score 83.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,485
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Health Wages Near Chillicothe

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Epidemiologist$76,480
Health Education Specialist$64,860
Medical and Health Services Manager$106,140
Community Health Worker$50,650

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.


Chillicothe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public health schools are near Chillicothe, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public health programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in Chillicothe, OH (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rio Grande (45.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public health roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public health-related roles in Ohio are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,140), Epidemiologist ($76,480), Health Education Specialist ($64,860). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?

Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe and has its own set of local public health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Chillicothe an affordable place to study public health?

Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe

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

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 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.