2023 Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 3rd in Ohio. In fact, 11,432 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value programs for liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Cuyahoga Community College District the best value school in Ohio for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cuyahoga Community College District are $4,472 a year. After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District carry an average student debtload of $12,000.
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Out of the 45 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Lakeland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lakeland are $4,161 a year. After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Lakeland carry an average student debtload of $11,000.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Stark State College is a great value for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. 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. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Stark State College take out an average of $16,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cincinnati State are $5,040 per year. On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Cincinnati State take out $14,666 in student loans while working on their degree.
Cincinnati State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great value for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $4,329 per year. While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Sinclair Community College also is in the top 15% of our Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking.
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Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Piqua, Edison Community College is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Edison Community College are $4,139 per year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Edison Community College take out an average of $14,306 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Owens Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Owens State Community College are $5,510 a year. On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Owens State Community College take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Clark State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. Clark State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Springfield.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Clark State Community College are $4,032 a year. The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Clark State Community College take out is $16,415.
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Lorain County Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio list. LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Elyria.
LCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,465 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at LCCC accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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Marion Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Ohio ranking. MTC is a small public school located in the distant town of Marion.
MTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,625 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at MTC take out is $11,852.
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Explore all the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,815 |
| Michigan | 9,711 |
| Illinois | 18,292 |
| Wisconsin | 2,376 |
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Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
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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