Best Online Social Work Programs in Fremont, OH (2026)

Fremont, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Fremont has a population of about 15,851. Median household income is $50,974 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Fremont

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

#1

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 27.9 miles from Fremont BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 33.7 miles from Fremont BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 34.7 miles from Fremont BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH 39.4 miles from Fremont BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,150
Avg net price $23,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 47.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 47.4 miles from Fremont BOC Score 29.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 51.6 miles from Fremont BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 53.0 miles from Fremont BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Social Work Wages Near Fremont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$51,520
Healthcare Social Worker$63,610
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,080
Social Worker, All Other$59,780
Social and Community Service Manager$73,890
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,390
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.


Fremont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,974Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Sandusky County368 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Fremont are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Ohio are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,890), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,610), Social Worker, All Other ($59,780). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sandusky instead of Fremont?

Sandusky, OH is 22.4 miles from Fremont 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 Fremont an affordable place to study social work?

Fremont’s median household income of $50,974 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont 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 Fremont

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.