Mount Vernon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $31,210 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 16,802. Median household income is $54,335 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $76,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Mount Vernon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Mount Vernon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,555
Avg net price
$22,421/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,212
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Mount Vernon
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $73,970 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $74,590 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $76,180 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $60,700 |
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.
Mount Vernon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,802 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,335 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Newark, OH – 21.9 mi away (78,563 pop)
- Mansfield, OH – 26.4 mi away (73,450 pop)
- Westerville, OH – 29.7 mi away (38,985 pop)
- Gahanna, OH – 32.3 mi away (34,956 pop)
- Delaware, OH – 32.4 mi away (38,643 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Mount Vernon, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Dominican University (36.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles in Ohio are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($76,180), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($74,590), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($73,970). Wages for Mount Vernon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Mount Vernon?
Newark, OH is 21.9 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study special education?
Mount Vernon’s median household income of $54,335 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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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