Elyria, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs, with tuition ranging from $67,366 to $87,404 per year for indexed programs. Elyria has a population of about 52,833. Median household income is $53,204 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning sustainability management-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $115,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Sustainability Management Schools to Elyria
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sustainability management programs near Elyria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elyria 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 Elyria.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
34%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,343
Avg net price
$38,645/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,122
Avg net price
$27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,131
Avg net price
$14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 123
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$87,989
Avg net price
$41,190/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,860
Avg net price
$28,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,629
Avg net price
$23,458/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 42
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: 181
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio sustainability management page.
Sustainability Management Wages Near Elyria
Elyria is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $66,890 | Cleveland, OH | $71,235 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,720 | Cleveland, OH | $123,237 |
| General and Operations Manager | $97,750 | Cleveland, OH | $104,100 |
| Management Analyst | $88,260 | Cleveland, OH | $93,994 |
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.
Elyria at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 52,833 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,204 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Elyria-Area Cities With Sustainability Management Programs
- North Ridgeville, OH – 4.5 mi away (32,983 pop)
- Lorain, OH – 6.0 mi away (179,926 pop)
- Avon, OH – 6.8 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Avon Lake, OH – 9.4 mi away (23,659 pop)
- North Olmsted, OH – 10.1 mi away (31,817 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited sustainability management schools are near Elyria, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs near Elyria. The closest is Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is John Carroll University (30.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying sustainability management roles near Elyria?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sustainability management-related roles near Elyria are: Environmental Engineer ($115,720), General and Operations Manager ($97,750), Management Analyst ($88,260). 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 North Ridgeville instead of Elyria?
North Ridgeville, OH is 4.5 miles from Elyria and has its own set of local sustainability management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Elyria an affordable place to study sustainability management?
Elyria’s median household income of $53,204 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elyria 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: August 31, 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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