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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.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,329 in in-state tuition and fees each 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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$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 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Cincinnati State 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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$4,472 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Ohio. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large 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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$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lima.

Rhodes State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,397 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Stark State College

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

The excellent programs at Stark State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. 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.

Miami University - Hamilton 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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$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Miami University - Middletown did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Miami University - Middletown also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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$4,896 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Ohio Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. 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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#9

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

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 suburb of Perrysburg.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Owens State Community College are $5,510 a year.

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$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Akron ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

Herzing Akron not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #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

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

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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