Best Public Policy Schools Near Newark, OH (2026)

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

Newark, Ohio has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% 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 Newark

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Newark, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newark 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 Newark. 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 31.2 miles from Newark
  • 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 54.2 miles from Newark
  • 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 Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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)
Political Scientists $119,370 OH statewide $124,995
Management Analysts $90,010 Columbus, OH $94,251
Economists $120,000 OH statewide $125,654
Social and Community Service Managers $79,830 Columbus, OH $83,592
Survey Researchers $57,630 OH statewide $60,346
Compliance Officers $79,780 Columbus, OH $83,539
General and Operations Managers $102,590 Columbus, OH $107,424
Financial and Investment Analysts $97,920 Columbus, OH $102,534

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.

Newark at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,393 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,920 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Newark. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (54.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Newark are: Economists ($120,000), Political Scientists ($119,370), General and Operations Managers ($102,590). 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 Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study public policy?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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 Newark

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

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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