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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Ohio

15 Colleges
$66,465 Avg Salary
$24,960 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 5th in Ohio. In fact, 8,648 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Engineering Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Ohio

Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Engineering Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Case Western Reserve University the best school in Ohio for engineering students. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Case Western accumulate an average of around $25,096 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $391, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio Northern University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list. ONU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Ada.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at ONU take out is $26,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $336, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Engineering at Ohio Northern University Report

#3

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dayton. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton.

Engineering majors at UDayton take out an average of $24,537 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $487, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Engineering at University of Dayton Report

Out of the 15 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debtload of $24,428. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $285, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Engineering at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at UC accumulate an average of around $24,173 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $258.

Full Engineering at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

With a ranking of #6, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debtload of $26,100. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $365.

Full Engineering at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #7 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Miami University - Oxford take out is $24,777. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $471.

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#8

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #8 on the list. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Cedarville.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Cedarville carry an average student debtload of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.

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#9

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #9 on the list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Toledo.

Engineering majors at University of Toledo take out an average of $21,723 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.

Full Engineering at University of Toledo Report

University of Akron Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best engineering programs. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the city of Akron.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out is $22,710. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $228.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 5,383
Michigan 8,586
Illinois 6,581
Wisconsin 3,396

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
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 15 schools only.

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