Best Public Policy Schools Near Marion, OH (2026)

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

Marion, Ohio has 1 accredited school offering public policy programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $120,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Marion

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion 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 Marion. 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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 41.5 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
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: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 102.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Policy Wages Near Marion

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Political Scientists $119,370
Management Analysts $94,270
Economists $120,000
Social and Community Service Managers $73,890
Survey Researchers $57,630
Compliance Officers $75,030
General and Operations Managers $97,700
Financial and Investment Analysts $94,280

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.

Marion at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,771 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,829 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 10.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Marion, OH?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Marion. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (41.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Main Campus (41.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Ohio are: Economists ($120,000), Political Scientists ($119,370), General and Operations Managers ($97,700). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?

Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marion an affordable place to study public policy?

Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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 Marion

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

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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