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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

30 Colleges
$9,096 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$47,807 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences 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.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the best value school in Ohio for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,226.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Sinclair Community College also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great value for computer and information sciences students. 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. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $16,606.

Cincinnati State also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$4,472 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Cuyahoga Community College District is a 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. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out an average of $13,119 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 30 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 suburb of Lima.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rhodes State College are $4,397 a year.

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#5

Stark State College

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stark State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Stark State College are $4,310 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Stark State College take out an average of $14,108 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami University - Hamilton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $6,318 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out an average of $28,375 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $299, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Miami University - Hamilton also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami University - Middletown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the suburb of Middletown.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Middletown are $6,318 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Miami University - Middletown take out is $28,375. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $299, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Middletown is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list.

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$4,896 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Ohio Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the small suburb of Newark, COTC is a public college 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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#9

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Owens State Community College are $5,510 per year.

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Akron did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing Akron are $14,200 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Herzing Akron take out is $36,845.

Herzing Akron did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 4,714
Michigan 5,071
Illinois 8,392
Wisconsin 3,101

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

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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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