2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
With 1,016 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #32 most popular major in Ohio.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for compsci students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio
Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Stark State College to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. UC is a very large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $11,777 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cleveland State University are $11,690 per year. On average, compsci graduates from Cleveland State University take out $25,102 in student loans while working on their degree.
Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Youngstown State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Youngstown State University are $9,372 a year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Youngstown State University accumulate an average of around $22,875 in student debt.
Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Franklin University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin University are $9,577 per year. On average, compsci graduates from Franklin University take out $54,128 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.
University of Akron Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $11,880 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Kent State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.
Kent State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Kent State take out is $26,000.
With a ranking of #8, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.
OHIO Athens undergraduate students pay an average of $12,840 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at OHIO Athens accumulate an average of around $26,120 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #9, Cedarville University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the town of Cedarville, Cedarville is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cedarville are $33,374 a year. On average, compsci graduates from Cedarville take out $26,899 in student loans while working on their degree.
Case Western Reserve University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.
Case Western undergraduate students pay an average of $54,532 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Case Western take out is $25,973. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $439, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Case Western also did well on our Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 623 |
| Illinois | 3,680 |
| Indiana | 1,471 |
| Wisconsin | 248 |
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Computer Science Related Majors for CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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