Sandusky, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $67,366 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Sandusky has a population of about 24,748. Median household income is $47,827 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sandusky, OH metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $108,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Sandusky
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Sandusky, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sandusky 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 Sandusky.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
34%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,343
Avg net price
$38,645/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,466
Avg net price
$20,556/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,122
Avg net price
$27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,896
Avg net price
$24,022/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 139
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,632
Avg net price
$17,249/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 155
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,131
Avg net price
$14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 123
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,996
Avg net price
$27,221/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Sandusky
Sandusky is part of the Sandusky, OH metro area (BLS area code 41780). 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 | $108,250 | Sandusky, OH | $121,221 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $98,000 | OH statewide | $109,742 |
| Computer Programmer | $85,270 | OH statewide | $95,487 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $91,440 | Sandusky, OH | $102,396 |
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.
Sandusky at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,748 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,827 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Sandusky-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Norwalk, OH – 14.8 mi away (20,593 pop)
- Fremont, OH – 22.4 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Lorain, OH – 26.8 mi away (179,926 pop)
- Elyria, OH – 31.2 mi away (53,715 pop)
- Avon, OH – 35.3 mi away (22,805 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Sandusky, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Sandusky. The closest is Terra State Community College in Fremont, OH (24.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Owens Community College (44.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles near Sandusky?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Sandusky are: Software Developer ($108,250), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,000), Computer Systems Analyst ($91,440). 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 Norwalk instead of Sandusky?
Norwalk, OH is 14.8 miles from Sandusky 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 Sandusky an affordable place to study software development?
Sandusky’s median household income of $47,827 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sandusky 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 31, 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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