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2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

139 Colleges
$4,861 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,300 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Health Professions is the most popular major in Ohio with 28,247 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 139 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value programs for health professions students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for health professions majors pursuing a .

Top 15% Best Health Professions Schools

$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found James A Rhodes State College to be the best value school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the small suburb of Lima, Rhodes State College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rhodes State College are $4,397 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Rhodes State College carry an average student debtload of $15,127.

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 139 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,329 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at Sinclair Community College take out an average of $15,391 in student loans while working on their egree.

Sinclair Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health Professions Schools in Ohio list.

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$4,161 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Lakeland Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Kirtland, Lakeland is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lakeland are $4,161 per year. On average, health professions graduates from Lakeland take out $19,885 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Clark State Community College

Springfield, OH
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 139 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Clark State Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Clark State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,032 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Clark State Community College accumulate an average of around $21,946 in student debt.

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$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great value for health professions students. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati State undergraduate students pay an average of $5,040 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $20,531 in student debt.

Cincinnati State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health Professions Schools in Ohio list.

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$4,008 Average Tuition & Fees

Washington State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio list. WSCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Marietta.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WSCC are $4,008 a year. On average, health professions graduates from WSCC take out $18,181 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Bowling Green State University - Firelands did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. BGSU-Firelands is a small public school located in the rural area of Huron.

BGSU-Firelands undergraduate students pay an average of $5,776 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at BGSU-Firelands take out an average of $23,951 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio ranking. UC Clermont College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Batavia.

UC Clermont College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,966 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Health Professions majors at UC Clermont College take out an average of $22,075 in student loans while working on their egree.

In addition to its great value ranking, UC Clermont College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health Professions Schools in Ohio list.

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$4,896 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Ohio Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio list. COTC is a small public school located in the suburb of Newark.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at COTC are $4,896 a year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at COTC accumulate an average of around $19,455 in student debt.

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$4,472 Average Tuition & Fees

Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.

Cuyahoga Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $4,472 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District carry an average student debtload of $15,321.

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#11

Stark State College

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

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

Stark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $18,373 in student debt.

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$4,465 Average Tuition & Fees

Lorain County Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Elyria, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LCCC are $4,465 a year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at LCCC accumulate an average of around $20,102 in student debt.

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$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest State Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Northwest State Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Archbold.

Northwest State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,338 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Northwest State Community College take out is $16,375.

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$4,139 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Edison State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Edison Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Piqua.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Edison Community College are $4,139 per year. Health Professions majors at Edison Community College take out an average of $20,233 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Eastern Gateway Community College are $4,410 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Eastern Gateway Community College carry an average student debtload of $27,675.

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$6,387 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #16 on the list. UC Blue Ash College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Blue Ash.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UC Blue Ash College are $6,387 a year. The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UC Blue Ash College take out is $22,336.

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$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio list. Located in the distant town of Chillicothe, OHIO Chillicothe is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OHIO Chillicothe are $5,774 per year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at OHIO Chillicothe accumulate an average of around $25,733 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $301, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

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 health professions students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Owens State Community College are $5,510 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debtload of $22,865.

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#19

Belmont College

Saint Clairsville, OH
$4,338 Average Tuition & Fees

Belmont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. Belmont College is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Saint Clairsville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Belmont College are $4,338 a year. After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Belmont College carry an average student debtload of $19,115.

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#20

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH
$5,486 Average Tuition & Fees

North Central State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Central State College are $5,486 a year. While working on their degree, health professions majors at North Central State College accumulate an average of around $13,615 in student debt.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Health Professions Schools in Ohio award.

Rank College Location
21 Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH
22 Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH
23 Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH
24 Zane State College Zanesville, OH
25 Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH
26 Marion Technical College Marion, OH
27 Ohio Institute of Allied Health Huber Heights, OH

Best Value Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 17,552
Michigan 17,976
Illinois 34,790
Wisconsin 11,436

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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