2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
In 2020-2021, accounting students earned 3,278 degrees and certificates from an Ohio school, making the subject the 6th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 81 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for accounting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our 2023 rankings named Cuyahoga Community College District the best value school in Ohio for accounting students. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cuyahoga Community College District are $4,472 per year. After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District carry an average student debtload of $16,031.
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Out of the 81 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Lakeland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lakeland are $4,161 per year.
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Out of the 81 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Clark State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Springfield.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Clark State Community College are $4,032 a year. While working on their degree, accounting majors at Clark State Community College accumulate an average of around $26,621 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cincinnati State are $5,040 a year. On average, accounting graduates from Cincinnati State take out $19,578 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Cincinnati State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Accounting Schools in Ohio list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lima.
Rhodes State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,397 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Eastern Gateway Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio ranking. Eastern Gateway Community College is a very large public school located in the small city of Steubenville.
Eastern Gateway Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,410 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Northwest State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the rural area of Archbold, Northwest State Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northwest State Community College are $4,338 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Northwest State Community College take out is $11,409.
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Stark State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stark State College are $4,310 per year. While working on their degree, accounting majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $19,455 in student debt.
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Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for accounting students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Piqua, Edison Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Edison Community College are $4,139 a year.
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University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Batavia, UC Clermont College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UC Clermont College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,966 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UC Clermont College also did well on our Best Accounting Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Owens Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value accounting programs. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Owens State Community College are $5,510 a year. After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $26,902.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Sinclair Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Accounting Schools in Ohio list.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Accounting students in the state of Ohio seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Accounting Schools in Ohio award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH |
| 14 | Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, OH |
| 15 | Marion Technical College | Marion, OH |
| 16 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH |
Best Value Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,435 |
| Illinois | 3,151 |
| Indiana | 1,707 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
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Accounting Related Majors for Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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