Green, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $7,723 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Green has a population of about 27,381. Median household income is $92,653 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Preschool at a median $100,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Green
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Green, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Green 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 Green.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$10,897/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,764
Avg net price
$20,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 32
Source: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
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,909
Avg net price
$20,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,582
Avg net price
$24,204/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Green
Green is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). 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) |
|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $76,760 | Akron, OH | $82,184 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $59,690 | Akron, OH | $63,908 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $77,780 | Akron, OH | $83,276 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $100,650 | Akron, OH | $107,762 |
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.
Green at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,381 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,653 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Green-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Barberton, OH – 7.9 mi away (26,120 pop)
- Akron, OH – 9.4 mi away (565,311 pop)
- Canton, OH – 11.2 mi away (272,768 pop)
- Massillon, OH – 11.6 mi away (32,258 pop)
- Wadsworth, OH – 14.5 mi away (23,136 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Green, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Green. The closest is Walsh University in North Canton, OH (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Wayne College (17.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Green?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Green are: Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($100,650), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($77,780), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($76,760). 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 Barberton instead of Green?
Barberton, OH is 7.9 miles from Green and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Green an affordable place to study special education?
Green’s median household income of $92,653 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Green 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: July 30, 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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