Mansfield, Ohio has 42 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,265 to $67,366 per year for indexed programs. Mansfield has a population of about 47,686. Median household income is $42,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning software development-related role is Computer Systems Analyst at a median $102,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Mansfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Mansfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mansfield 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Mansfield.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,555
Avg net price
$22,421/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,495
Avg net price
$7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,168
Avg net price
$9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,837
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$18,934/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Key stats- Retention rate: 39%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Avg net price
$13,946/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,748
Avg net price
$20,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Mansfield
Mansfield is part of the Mansfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 31900). 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) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $99,560 | Mansfield, OH | $111,991 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $98,000 | OH statewide | $110,236 |
| Computer Programmer | $85,270 | OH statewide | $95,917 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,320 | OH statewide | $115,096 |
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.
Mansfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 47,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,605 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Mansfield-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Ashland, OH – 13.1 mi away (20,352 pop)
- Mount Vernon, OH – 26.4 mi away (21,670 pop)
- Wooster, OH – 31.3 mi away (31,483 pop)
- Norwalk, OH – 33.4 mi away (20,593 pop)
- Marion, OH – 33.4 mi away (45,718 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Mansfield, OH?
Our directory has 42 accredited schools offering software development programs near Mansfield. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Ohio (53.5 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles near Mansfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Mansfield are: Computer Systems Analyst ($102,320), Software Developer ($99,560), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,000). 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 Ashland instead of Mansfield?
Ashland, OH is 13.1 miles from Mansfield and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Mansfield an affordable place to study software development?
Mansfield’s median household income of $42,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mansfield 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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