Best Social Work Schools Near Ashtabula, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashtabula, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Ashtabula has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $43,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Ashtabula

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

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH 43.4 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $16,164/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 49.2 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 52.2 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 54.2 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 66.7 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 73.3 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Malone University

Canton, OH 78.8 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Akron Wayne College

Orrville, OH 87.2 miles from Ashtabula
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
28.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $6,032/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,723
Out‑of‑state$15,403
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Social Work Wages Near Ashtabula

Ashtabula 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)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker $57,860 Cleveland, OH $61,619
Healthcare Social Worker $66,230 Cleveland, OH $70,532
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $45,390 Cleveland, OH $48,339
Social Worker, All Other $68,100 Cleveland, OH $72,524
Social and Community Service Manager $77,200 Cleveland, OH $82,215
Social and Human Service Assistant $39,780 Cleveland, OH $42,364
Community Health Worker $48,260 Cleveland, OH $51,395

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.

Ashtabula at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,919 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,782 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 12.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Ashtabula County 893 workers, 52 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Ashtabula, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Ashtabula. The closest is Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH (33.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Case Western Reserve University (49.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Ashtabula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Ashtabula are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,200), Social Worker, All Other ($68,100), 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 Mentor instead of Ashtabula?

Mentor, OH is 30.7 miles from Ashtabula and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ashtabula an affordable place to study social work?

Ashtabula’s median household income of $43,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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