Best Home Health Aide Programs in Ohio (2026)

Quick answer: This page lists accredited home health aide schools and programs in Ohio, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.

Comparing home health aide schools in Ohio starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers.

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Ohio figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 159 miles, ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 57.4 miles away BOC Score 56.8
Tuition $5,256 in-state / $8,016 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 30.3%
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,751 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 70.2 miles away BOC Score 56.1
Tuition $5,488 in-state / $11,224 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28.1%
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 2058
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,681 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA 159.3 miles away BOC Score 55.8
Tuition $13,713
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 76.8%
  • Graduation rate: 69.4%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 169
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $34,469 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 121.8 miles away BOC Score 55.7
Tuition $3,675 in-state / $8,556 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 41.1%
  • Programs offered: 86
  • Annual completions: 2892
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,980 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 113.0 miles away BOC Score 54.4
Tuition $2,736 in-state / $6,504 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 32.9%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1118
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,304 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH 76.0 miles away BOC Score 49.9
Tuition $5,870 in-state / $10,502 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 35.1%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 713
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,401 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 157.7 miles away BOC Score 49.1
Tuition $6,018 in-state / $14,424 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 30.9%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 271
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,187 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 126.9 miles away BOC Score 48.9
Tuition $3,020 in-state / $5,560 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20.6%
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 636
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,677 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 76.2 miles away BOC Score 43.3
Tuition $3,872 in-state / $9,235 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 23.5%
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 260
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,591 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 131.3 miles away BOC Score 40.9
Tuition $4,842 in-state / $12,583 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24.2%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 1076
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,519 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 159.0 miles away BOC Score 38.0
Tuition $6,845 in-state / $11,460 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31.9%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 386
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,696 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 103.3 miles away BOC Score 21.4
Tuition $3,112 in-state / $4,067 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 22.1%
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 779
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,333 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard


Home-Health-Aide Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,800 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $36,120 $17.36/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,800 Median
$45,040 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $31,920 $15.35/hr
75th Percentile $39,470 $18.98/hr
90th Percentile $45,040 $21.65/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed4,305,810
Growth (2024-2034)17.0%
Annual Openings765,800
Jobs per 1,00027.7

Home Health and Personal Care Aides (31-1120) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does home health aide training take in Ohio?

Home health aide certificate programs in Ohio typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How many home health aide schools are in Ohio?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)