Dayton, OH Colleges and Universities: Accredited Schools in Ohio

Published: November, 2010

Thirty miles from Dayton is smaller Ohio neighbor Springfield. Together, the Ohio cities form a metropolitan statistical area ranked 91 out of 280 in median household income (2000 United States Bureau of the Census). Known as "America's Birthplace of Aviation," Dayton is host to a vibrant aeronautics and research industry, where many of its 166,179 Ohio residents find work. Springfield, with its 65,358 residents, is strategically located on Interstate 70, midway between Dayton and the Ohio state capital in Columbus.

Also known as "Gem City," Dayton was recently named a "Rust Belt Revival" by Infoworld magazine, citing its transformation from an industrial economy into one balanced by growth in information systems. Top employers include:

Lockheed Martin
IBM
PNC Bank
US Investigation Services
Marriott Hotels

By virtue of its crossroads Ohio location, Springfield boasts next-morning surface delivery to nearly 70 percent of the nation. It, too, has diversified. Top employers include:

Navistar International
The Assurant Group
Honda of America
The Kroger Co.

Dayton's per capita income is $31,387, 95% of the national average, while Springfield's per capita income weighs in at $28,094 -- 85% of the national average, reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Schools in Dayton, Ohio: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Ohio.

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Campus Locations:

Dayton
Online

Programs:

Graduate Project Management Certificate
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Online

Programs:

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Campus Locations:

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Walden University

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Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

M.S. in Management - Global Management
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Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

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Campus Locations:

Cincinnati

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