Best Software Development Schools Near Wooster, OH (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wooster, Ohio has 44 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,265 to $67,366 per year for indexed programs. Wooster has a population of about 27,012. Median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Development Schools to Wooster

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

#1

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 27.3 miles from Wooster BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 28.4 miles from Wooster BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 34.1 miles from Wooster BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 41.5 miles from Wooster BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 41.9 miles from Wooster BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 43.4 miles from Wooster BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH 56.6 miles from Wooster BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $13,799/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 58.3 miles from Wooster BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Development Wages Near Wooster

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Software Developer$114,090
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$98,000
Computer Programmer$85,270
Computer Systems Analyst$102,320

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.

Wooster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Wooster, OH?

Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering software development programs near Wooster. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (20.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lorain County Community College (41.9 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in Ohio are: Software Developer ($114,090), Computer Systems Analyst ($102,320), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,000). Wages for Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wadsworth instead of Wooster?

Wadsworth, OH is 18.0 miles from Wooster 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 Wooster an affordable place to study software development?

Wooster’s median household income of $65,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wooster 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 Wooster

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

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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