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Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

27 Schools Ranked

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Ohio to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

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#1

Union Institute & University

Cincinnati, Ohio
8 Total Awards
$17,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Union Institute & University the best school in Ohio for students working on their doctor’s degree. Union is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 8 doctor’s degrees in .

If you are interested in distance education, Union is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#2

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
34 Total Awards
$14,628 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Otterbein University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Ohio. Otterbein is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westerville, Ohio. It awarded 34 doctor’s degrees in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Otterbein. During the 2022-2023 year, about 38% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
143 Total Awards
$18,456 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Findlay. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 143 doctor’s degree awards in .

One thing to take note of is that Findlay does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 53% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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171 Total Awards
$33,600 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ohio Northern University is a great place for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Ada, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 171 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at ONU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.

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701 Total Awards
$52,402 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Case Western Reserve University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 701 doctor’s degrees in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Case Western. During the 2022-2023 year, about 23% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
30 Total Awards
$12,396 Average Tuition & Fees

Xavier University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Xavier is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 30 doctor’s degrees in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Xavier. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
30 Total Awards
$41,550 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Mount Union ranked #7 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Alliance, Ohio, and it awarded 30 doctor’s degrees in .

One thing to take note of is that Mount Union does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2022-2023 year, about 55% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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1,784 Total Awards
$13,497 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a large student population. In , this school awarded 1,784 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Online graduate courses are available at Ohio State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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65 Total Awards
$16,264 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami University - Oxford ranked #9 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in Oxford, Ohio, and it awarded 65 doctor’s degrees in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Miami University - Oxford. In fact, around 57% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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#10

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
41 Total Awards
$10,727 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Cedarville University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Cedarville University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Cedarville, Ohio that handed out 41 doctor’s degrees in .

Cedarville does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 52% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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#11

Lourdes University

Sylvania, Ohio
3 Total Awards
$17,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Lourdes University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Lourdes is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sylvania, Ohio. It awarded 3 doctor’s degrees in .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Lourdes. In 2022-2023 about 57% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
37 Total Awards
$13,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Walsh University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Walsh is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a small student population. In , this school awarded 37 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

One thing to take note of is that Walsh does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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846 Total Awards
$14,902 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school awarded 846 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in .

One thing to take note of is that UC does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
256 Total Awards
$19,040 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dayton ranked #14 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 256 doctor’s degrees in .

Online graduate courses are available at UDayton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.

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81 Total Awards
$10,291 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 81 students in .

BGSU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2022-2023 about 60% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
518 Total Awards
$17,264 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Toledo ranked #16 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Toledo is located in Toledo, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In , this school awarded 518 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

University of Toledo does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.

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155 Total Awards

Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a medium-sized public school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 155 doctor’s degrees in .

Wright State University - Main Campus does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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434 Total Awards
$9,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs. Located in Athens, Ohio, the large public school handed out 434 doctor’s degree awards in .

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at OHIO Athens. During the 2022-2023 year, about 55% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
24 Total Awards

With a ranking of #19, Ashland University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ashland, Ohio. It awarded 24 doctor’s degrees in .

Ashland does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2022-2023 about 81% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
49 Total Awards
$14,495 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount St. Joseph University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs. Mount St. Joseph University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 49 doctor’s degrees in .

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mount St. Joe does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 32% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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287 Total Awards

Kent State University at Kent ranked #21 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 287 students in .

Kent State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2022-2023 about 57% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
128 Total Awards
$13,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Capital University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree programs. Capital is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 128 doctor’s degrees in .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Capital. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
60 Total Awards
$6,615 Average Tuition & Fees

Youngstown State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 60 doctor’s degree awards in .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Youngstown State University. In fact, around 78% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2022-2023.

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214 Total Awards
$9,411 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 214 doctor’s degrees in .

University of Akron Main Campus does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2022-2023 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
225 Total Awards
$11,118 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Cleveland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 225 doctor’s degree awards in .

Cleveland State University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of graduates took at least one course online in 2022-2023.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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