2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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
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.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,226.
Sinclair Community College 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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Out of the 30 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.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cincinnati State are $5,040 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $16,606.
In addition to its great value ranking, Cincinnati State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list.
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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 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. 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means James A Rhodes State College is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lima.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rhodes State College are $4,397 per year.
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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 college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stark State College are $4,310 per 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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With a ranking of #6, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. 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. 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Hamilton is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list.
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Miami University - Middletown ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio 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.
Miami University - Middletown also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Central Ohio Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Newark, COTC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at COTC are $4,896 a year.
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With a ranking of #9, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences 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.
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Herzing University - Akron did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Herzing Akron take out is $36,845.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing Akron is ranked #4 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Ohio.
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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 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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