2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Ohio
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Ohio? This list ranks 273 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 231 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Ohio
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Denison University this year in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Granville, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Students from in state pay about $67,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Denison University
You'll be in good company at Kenyon College, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Gambier, OH, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,520. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Kenyon College
University Of Dayton came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,140. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Dayton profile
You'll be in good company at Akron Institute Of Herzing University, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Akron, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. The median Science & Tech program debt is $32,277. Read the full report on Akron Institute Of Herzing University
You'll be in good company at Ohio Northern University, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Ada, OH, Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Northern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,600. Graduates carry a median of $26,661 in student loans. See the full Ohio Northern University profile
Case Western Reserve University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Cleveland, OH, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,106. Read the full report on Case Western Reserve University
John Carroll University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school based in University Heights, OH. John Carroll University posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $50,500. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,131. More on John Carroll University
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #8 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
The University Of Findlay did well this year, earning the #9 position. The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit school based in Findlay, OH. The University Of Findlay posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,164. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,759. Get the full The University Of Findlay report
Miami University Oxford did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Miami University Oxford Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,177 in debt. Get the full Miami University Oxford report
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Graduates carry a median of $17,730 in student loans. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Miami University Hamilton placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Based in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,763 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Miami University Hamilton
Oberlin College landed the #13 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Oberlin, OH, Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Oberlin College graduates 81% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,366 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,759. Read the full report on Oberlin College
Sinclair Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Sinclair Community College
Miami University Middletown placed #15 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Set in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $23,575. Get the full Miami University Middletown report
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College placed #16 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. This public school is set in Batavia, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,639, compared with $13,871 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College Science & Tech students take on a median of $19,525 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Clermont College
Xavier University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,425. Students borrow a median of $26,614 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Xavier University profile
University Of Mount Union ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. University Of Mount Union is a private not-for-profit school based in Alliance, OH. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,600. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on University Of Mount Union
Otterbein University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westerville, OH. Otterbein University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,548. Otterbein University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,282 in debt. Read the full report on Otterbein University
James A Rhodes State College landed the #20 spot in Ohio this year. Based in Lima, OH, James A Rhodes State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,560, compared with $9,120 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,070 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full James A Rhodes State College report
The College Of Wooster placed #21 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Located in Wooster, OH, The College Of Wooster is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,640. The College Of Wooster Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,936 in debt. Read more about The College Of Wooster
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #22 spot in Ohio this year. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $14,636. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
Baldwin Wallace College placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit school based in Berea, OH. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,832. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,307. More on Baldwin Wallace College
Muskingum University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Muskingum University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Concord, OH. Muskingum University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,701. Graduates carry a median of $26,932 in student loans. See the full Muskingum University profile
University Of Northwestern Ohio landed the #25 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Lima, OH, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. About 32% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,366. Students borrow a median of $23,805 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on University Of Northwestern Ohio
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Ohio
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Bluffton University landed the #26 spot in Ohio this year. Based in Bluffton, OH, Bluffton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bluffton University graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $37,362 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Bluffton University report
Lakeland Community College landed the #27 spot in Ohio this year. Based in Kirtland, OH, Lakeland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,872, while out-of-state students pay about $9,235. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $19,857. See the full Lakeland Community College profile
Cedarville University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cedarville, OH. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,150. Students borrow a median of $22,110 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Cedarville University report
Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #29 spot in Ohio this year. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school based in Steubenville, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,225, while out-of-state students pay about $6,071. Eastern Gateway Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $10,642 in debt. Get the full Eastern Gateway Community College report
Wittenberg University placed #30 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, OH. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,940. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Wittenberg University
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Blue Ash, OH, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,904. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College profile
Ohio Christian University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Circleville, OH. Ohio Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,190. Ohio Christian University Science & Tech students take on a median of $30,947 in debt. Get the full Ohio Christian University report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #33 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
Mount Vernon Nazarene University landed the #34 spot in Ohio this year. Located in Mount Vernon, OH, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,193. Graduates carry a median of $26,602 in student loans. Read more about Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Wilmington College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmington, OH. Wilmington College posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. Students from in state pay about $32,082 in tuition and fees. Wilmington College Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,802 in debt. Read the full report on Wilmington College
Ohio Wesleyan University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Ohio Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Delaware, OH. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,248. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,868. More on Ohio Wesleyan University
Franciscan University Of Steubenville landed the #37 spot in Ohio this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Steubenville, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,100. Students borrow a median of $25,029 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Franciscan University Of Steubenville report
Ashland University landed the #38 spot in Ohio this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,210. Graduates carry a median of $24,536 in student loans. More on Ashland University
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Ohio University Main Campus Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,546 in debt. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile
Ohio Dominican University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio Dominican University posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,720. Graduates carry a median of $28,166 in student loans. Read more about Ohio Dominican University
Capital University landed the #41 spot in Ohio this year. Set in Columbus, OH, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. Capital University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $43,234. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,269. Get the full Capital University report
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #42 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. Get the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus report
Devry University Ohio did well this year, earning the #43 position. Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. Devry University Ohio posts a six-year graduation rate of 23%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $43,860 in student loans. See the full Devry University Ohio profile
Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Set in Celina, OH, Wright State University Lake Campus is a public institution. Wright State University Lake Campus graduates 35% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,372, with out-of-state students paying around $17,072. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,522. Read the full report on Wright State University Lake Campus
Owens Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,870, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. The median Science & Tech program debt is $19,383. More on Owens Community College
Walsh University placed #46 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. Located in North Canton, OH, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $33,030. Walsh University Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,064 in debt. Read the full report on Walsh University
Hiram College placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hiram, OH. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $27,397. Students borrow a median of $27,144 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Hiram College
College Of Mount St Joseph placed #48 among Science & Tech schools in Ohio. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cincinnati, OH. College Of Mount St Joseph posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,150. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $28,273. Read more about College Of Mount St Joseph
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Located in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,836. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile
University Of Toledo came in at #50 in this year's ranking. University Of Toledo is a public school based in Toledo, OH. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,923. Read the full report on University Of Toledo
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 231 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 273 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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