Best Web Development Schools Near Barberton, OH (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Barberton, Ohio has 24 accredited schools offering web development programs, with tuition ranging from $3,249 to $39,832 per year for indexed programs. Barberton has a population of about 24,977. Median household income is $48,943 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning web development-related role is Software Developer at a median $105,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Development Schools to Barberton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web development programs near Barberton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barberton 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 Barberton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 5.9 miles from Barberton BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 6.8 miles from Barberton BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 15.4 miles from Barberton BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 16.7 miles from Barberton BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 26.7 miles from Barberton BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 27.8 miles from Barberton BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 37.0 miles from Barberton BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 50.2 miles from Barberton BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Development Wages Near Barberton

Barberton 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web Developer$77,690Akron, OH$83,180
Web and Digital Interface Designer$77,990Akron, OH$83,501
Software Developer$105,430Akron, OH$112,880
Information Security Analyst$104,530Akron, OH$111,916

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.

Barberton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,943Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web development schools are near Barberton, OH?

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering web development programs near Barberton. The closest is Herzing University-Akron in Akron, OH (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Youngstown State University (50.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web development roles near Barberton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web development-related roles near Barberton are: Software Developer ($105,430), Information Security Analyst ($104,530), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($77,990). 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 Akron instead of Barberton?

Akron, OH is 6.5 miles from Barberton and has its own set of local web development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Barberton an affordable place to study web development?

Barberton’s median household income of $48,943 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barberton 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 Barberton

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

Data verified: August 11, 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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