Best Space Studies Schools Near Upper Arlington, OH (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Upper Arlington, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering space studies programs. Upper Arlington has a population of about 36,319. Median household income is $150,993 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 79.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $170,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Upper Arlington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Upper Arlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington. 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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 3.8 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 18.6 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 70.7 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 98.7 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 116.4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
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: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 127.7 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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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#7

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 147.4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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

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

Space Studies Wages Near Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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)
Astronomers N/A OH statewide –
Physicists $170,400 Columbus, OH $178,429
Aerospace Engineers $125,500 Columbus, OH $131,414
Natural Sciences Managers $138,110 Columbus, OH $144,618
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $78,580 OH statewide $82,283
Engineers, All Other $99,180 Columbus, OH $103,853
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $101,380 Columbus, OH $106,157
Physical Scientists, All Other $78,440 Columbus, OH $82,136

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.

Upper Arlington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,319 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $150,993 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 79.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Upper Arlington, OH?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Upper Arlington. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (98.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Upper Arlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Upper Arlington are: Physicists ($170,400), Natural Sciences Managers ($138,110), Aerospace Engineers ($125,500). 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 Hilliard instead of Upper Arlington?

Hilliard, OH is 4.5 miles from Upper Arlington and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Upper Arlington an affordable place to study space studies?

Upper Arlington’s median household income of $150,993 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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