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Colleges in Lancaster, Ohio

Looking for information about the best colleges and universities in Lancaster? Here's your guide to the top schools located within 30 miles of Lancaster, Ohio.

There are about 19 colleges in the area, including 12 private colleges and universities, 3 public colleges and universities, and 4 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

Read on to get a breakdown of the colleges near Lancaster, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings.

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Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

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UG Enrollment

3,433

Part Time: 2,347

Full Time: 1,086

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

1,713

Associate: 41

Bachelor's: 1,152

Master's: 520

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Private Colleges Near Lancaster, Ohio

Of the 19 schools near Lancaster, 12 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 18,446 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 6,190 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 3,281 that were offered online.

Franklin University

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

All

2018 Tuition

$12,241

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Lancaster, area. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

3,433

Part Time: 2,347

Full Time: 1,086

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

1,713

Associate: 41

Bachelor's: 1,152

Master's: 520

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Ohio Dominican University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$31,080

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio Dominican University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Ohio Dominican University. In 2018, 271 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 24 associate degrees, 215 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,077

Part Time: 157

Full Time: 920

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

510

Associate: 24

Bachelor's: 271

Master's: 215

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

40%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Ohio Christian University

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

Mostly

2018 Tuition

$20,240

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio Christian University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Ohio Christian University. In 2018, 371 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 242 associate degrees, 175 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

3,471

Part Time: 1,058

Full Time: 2,413

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

788

Associate: 242

Bachelor's: 371

Master's: 175

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

94%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

DeVry University-Ohio

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

Mostly

2018 Tuition

$17,476

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

DeVry University-Ohio is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at DeVry University-Ohio. In 2018, 192 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 51 associate degrees, 99 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

870

Part Time: 523

Full Time: 347

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

342

Associate: 51

Bachelor's: 192

Master's: 99

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

71%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Harrison College-Grove City

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$16,275

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Non-Profit

Harrison College-Grove City is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Harrison College-Grove City. In 2018, 0 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

158

Part Time: 88

Full Time: 70

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

0

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Denison University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$50,440

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Denison University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Denison University. In 2018, 637 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

2,321

Part Time: 2

Full Time: 2,319

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

637

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 637

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Columbus College of Art and Design

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$34,440

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Columbus College of Art and Design is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Columbus College of Art and Design. In 2018, 217 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 20 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,024

Part Time: 23

Full Time: 1,001

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

237

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 217

Master's: 20

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Trinity Lutheran Seminary

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Trinity Lutheran Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. In 2018, 0 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

0

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 0

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

0

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Mostly

2018 Tuition

$13,442

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mount Carmel College of Nursing. In 2018, 337 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 51 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

878

Part Time: 240

Full Time: 638

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

392

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 337

Master's: 51

Doctoral: 4

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

88%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Capital University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$34,600

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Capital University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Capital University. In 2018, 741 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 112 master's degrees, and 101 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

2,573

Part Time: 134

Full Time: 2,439

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

954

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 741

Master's: 112

Doctoral: 101

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Hondros College of Nursing

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$18,260

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Hondros College of Nursing is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hondros College of Nursing. In 2018, 385 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 36 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

2,093

Part Time: 587

Full Time: 1,506

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

421

Associate: 385

Bachelor's: 36

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

9%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Chamberlain University-Ohio

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$19,375

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Chamberlain University-Ohio is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chamberlain University-Ohio. In 2018, 179 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

548

Part Time: 271

Full Time: 277

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

196

Associate: 17

Bachelor's: 179

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Public Colleges Near Lancaster, Ohio

There are 3 four-year public colleges located within 30 miles of Lancaster. About 48,793 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 16,618 degrees were completed at public colleges in Lancaster.

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$5,060

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus. In 2018, 101 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,422

Part Time: 428

Full Time: 994

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

101

Associate: 101

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

41%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$7,140

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio State University-Newark Campus is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Ohio State University-Newark Campus. In 2018, 509 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 128 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

2,518

Part Time: 306

Full Time: 2,212

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

637

Associate: 509

Bachelor's: 128

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$10,592

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio State University-Main Campus is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Ohio State University-Main Campus. In 2018, 11,456 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 2,761 master's degrees, and 1,662 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

44,853

Part Time: 3,028

Full Time: 41,825

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

15,880

Associate: 1

Bachelor's: 11,456

Master's: 2,761

Doctoral: 1,662

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

7%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Community Colleges Near Lancaster, Ohio

There are 4 community colleges in the Lancaster, Ohio area where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2018, about 24,324 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Lancaster, and about 3,612 associate degrees were completed.

Columbus State Community College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$3,808

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Columbus State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

19,559

Part Time: 13,138

Full Time: 6,421

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

2,516

Associate: 2,516

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

63%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Central Ohio Technical College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$4,296

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Central Ohio Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

2,187

Part Time: 1,573

Full Time: 614

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

465

Associate: 465

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

10%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Tri-County Adult Career Center

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Tri-County Adult Career Center is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

67

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 67

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

0

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Hocking College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$4,390

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Hocking College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

2,511

Part Time: 475

Full Time: 2,036

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

631

Associate: 631

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Lancaster, Ohio Job Market & Opportunities

What happens after you earn your college degree in Lancaster? What's the Lancaster, Ohio job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.

In 2019, there were about 943,826 jobs in the Lancaster, Ohio area. From 2018-2019, job growth in Lancaster was below the national average, at 0.3%. There were 116,150 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Lancaster do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $17.06.

# of Jobs (2019)

943,826

% of Change (18-19)

+0.3%

National Avg: +0.4%

Median Earnings

$17.06/hr

National Avg: $16.32/hr

Annual Openings

116,150

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Colleges in Lancaster, Ohio

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UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges Near Lancaster, Ohio

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,077

Completions By Degree

510

Est. Online Degree Offerings

40%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

3,471

Completions By Degree

788

Est. Online Degree Offerings

94%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

870

Completions By Degree

342

Est. Online Degree Offerings

71%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

158

Completions By Degree

0

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

2,321

Completions By Degree

637

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,024

Completions By Degree