2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 4,257 degrees and certificates from an Ohio school, making the subject the 10th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the best value school in Ohio for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 a year.
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Out of the 21 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cincinnati State are $5,040 a year.
Cincinnati State also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio rankings.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuyahoga Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
Cuyahoga Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $4,472 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Cuyahoga Community College District also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list, coming in at #5.
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Out of the 21 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, James A Rhodes State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Lima.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rhodes State College are $4,397 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rhodes State College also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a large student population.
Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Miami University - Hamilton ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hamilton.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $6,318 per year.
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Central Ohio Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Newark, COTC is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COTC are $4,896 per year.
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With a ranking of #8, Miami University - Middletown did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the small suburb of Middletown.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Middletown are $6,318 a year.
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Herzing University - Akron did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year.
Herzing Akron not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list.
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With a ranking of #10, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. 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.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Illinois | 8,392 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 21 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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