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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

8 Colleges
$7,101 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,754 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

With 223 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer software and applications is the #105 most popular major in Ohio.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Software Applications Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Software & Applications Schools in Ohio

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Software Applications

$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the best value school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college 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 Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio list.

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$4,472 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 8 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cuyahoga Community College District are $4,472 a year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Cuyahoga Community College District Report

#3

Stark State College

North Canton, OH
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Stark State College is a great value for computer software and applications students. Located in the large 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. On average, computer software graduates from Stark State College take out $14,108 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Stark State College Report

$4,896 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Ohio Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Ohio list. Located in the small suburb of Newark, COTC is a public school with a small student population.

COTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,896 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Owens Community College is a great value for computer software and applications students. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

Owens State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,510 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Owens Community College Report

#6

Franklin University

Columbus, OH
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees

Franklin University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer software and applications programs. Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Franklin University are $9,577 a year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Franklin University Report

$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer software and applications students. UC is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

UC undergraduate students pay an average of $11,777 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$11,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer software and applications students. It came in at #8 on the list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Kent State are $11,000 a year.

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Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322
Illinois 327
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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.

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