2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate 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.
Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the best value school in Ohio for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school 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.
Sinclair Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.
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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 city of Cleveland.
Cuyahoga Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $4,472 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cincinnati State are $5,040 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Cincinnati State is ranked #3 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Ohio.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. 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.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $11,777 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UC also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.
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University of Akron Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 a year.
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Bryant & Stratton College - Parma ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Parma, Bryant & Stratton College - Parma is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bryant & Stratton College - Parma are $19,078 a year.
Request InformationBest 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 |
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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 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).
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