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Best Risk Management Schools Near Dayton, OH (2026)
Dayton, Ohio has 7 accredited schools offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,393 to $40,022 per year for indexed programs. Dayton has a population of about 136,741. Median household income is $43,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Dayton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Dayton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dayton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio risk management page.
Risk Management Wages Near Dayton
Dayton is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $104,190 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $112,395 |
| Financial Manager | $137,140 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $147,940 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $79,260 | OH statewide | $85,502 |
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.
Dayton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,741 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,454 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Dayton-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- Riverside, OH – 4.1 mi away (24,981 pop)
- Trotwood, OH – 6.3 mi away (24,331 pop)
- Kettering, OH – 6.4 mi away (55,306 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 7.2 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Beavercreek, OH – 8.0 mi away (46,376 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited risk management schools are near Dayton, OH?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Dayton. The closest is Clark State College in Springfield, OH (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ball State University (70.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Dayton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Dayton are: Financial Manager ($137,140), Financial Risk Specialist ($104,190), Insurance Underwriter ($79,260). 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 Riverside instead of Dayton?
Riverside, OH is 4.1 miles from Dayton and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Dayton an affordable place to study risk management?
Dayton’s median household income of $43,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dayton 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: August 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.
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