Best Spanish Schools Near Springfield, OH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Springfield, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Springfield has a population of about 58,410. Median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, OH metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education at a median $75,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Springfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield 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 Springfield. 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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Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 1.1 miles from Springfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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)
Interpreters and Translators $61,230 OH statewide $67,657
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $74,310 OH statewide $82,110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030 Springfield, OH $69,646
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,230 Springfield, OH $83,127
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $47,190 OH statewide $52,144
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,720 Springfield, OH $62,674
Writers and Authors $65,930 OH statewide $72,851
Human Resources Specialists $62,390 Springfield, OH $68,939

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.

Springfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,410 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,883 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Springfield, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Springfield. The closest is Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilmington College (33.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Springfield are: Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($75,230), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($74,310), Writers and Authors ($65,930). 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?

Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Springfield an affordable place to study spanish?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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 Springfield

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Data verified: September 5, 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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