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Colleges in Marion, Ohio

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

There are about 7 colleges in the area, including 3 private colleges and universities, 2 public colleges and universities, and 2 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

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

Top School For Adults & Online Students

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 Marion, Ohio

Of the 7 schools near Marion, 3 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 4,982 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 2,175 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 1,712 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 Marion, 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 Wesleyan University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$44,690

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio Wesleyan 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 Ohio Wesleyan University. In 2018, 426 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,549

Part Time: 5

Full Time: 1,544

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

Completions By Degree

426

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 426

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).

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Methodist Theological School in Ohio 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. In 2018, 35 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree 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

36

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 35

Doctoral: 1

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 Marion, Ohio

There are 2 four-year public colleges located within 30 miles of Marion. About 2,059 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 357 degrees were completed at public colleges in Marion.

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$7,140

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio State University-Mansfield 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-Mansfield Campus. In 2018, 113 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 79 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

962

Part Time: 107

Full Time: 855

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

Completions By Degree

192

Associate: 113

Bachelor's: 79

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-Marion Campus

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$7,140

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Ohio State University-Marion 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-Marion Campus. In 2018, 93 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 72 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,097

Part Time: 138

Full Time: 959

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

Completions By Degree

165

Associate: 93

Bachelor's: 72

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).

Community Colleges Near Marion, Ohio

There are 2 community colleges in the Marion, Ohio area where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2018, about 3,138 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Marion, and about 666 associate degrees were completed.

Marion Technical College

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$4,480

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Marion Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

1,340

Part Time: 991

Full Time: 349

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

Completions By Degree

307

Associate: 307

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

21%

Online Offerings

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

North Central State College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$3,591

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

North Central State 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

1,798

Part Time: 1,132

Full Time: 666

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

Completions By Degree

359

Associate: 359

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

17%

Online Offerings

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

Marion, Ohio Job Market & Opportunities

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

In 2019, there were about 171,543 jobs in the Marion, Ohio area. From 2018-2019, job growth in Marion was below the national average, at 0.4%. There were 22,540 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Marion do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $17.05.

# of Jobs (2019)

171,543

% of Change (18-19)

+0.4%

National Avg: +0.4%

Median Earnings

$17.05/hr

National Avg: $16.32/hr

Annual Openings

22,540

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Colleges in Marion, Ohio

Top School For Adults & Online Students

UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges Near Marion, 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

1,549

Completions By Degree

426

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

0

Completions By Degree

36

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Public Colleges Near Marion, Ohio

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

962

Completions By Degree

192

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,097

Completions By Degree

165

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Community Colleges Near Marion, Ohio

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,340

Completions By Degree

307

Est. Online Degree Offerings

21%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment