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Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

41 Schools Ranked
$9,406 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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The Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 41 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio

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5 Total Awards
$17,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Miami University - Oxford the best school in Ohio for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Oxford, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 5 undergraduate certificate awards in .

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $17,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Miami University - Oxford. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,124.

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37 Total Awards
$13,420 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Akron is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,420 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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557 Total Awards
$5,400 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 557 undergraduate certificates in .

Students from Ohio who attend Cincinnati State full time pay an average of $5,400 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,801.

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663 Total Awards
$4,569 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 663 undergraduate certificates in .

In-state students pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,316.

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66 Total Awards
$4,657 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at James A Rhodes State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Ohio. Lima, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 66 students in .

In-state students pay an average of $4,657 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,217.

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#6

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
502 Total Awards
$5,750 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Owens Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Perrysburg, Ohio, and it awarded 502 undergraduate certificates in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Owens State Community College is $5,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,262.

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102 Total Awards
$12,641 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Northwestern Ohio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lima, Ohio. It awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in .

The average tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio is $12,641. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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770 Total Awards
$12,906 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. This large public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 770 undergraduate certificates in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $12,906. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,240.

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15 Total Awards

Remington College - Cleveland Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Remington College - Cleveland Campus is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a very small student population. In , this school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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#10

Beckfield College - Tri-County

Cincinnati, Ohio
110 Total Awards
$14,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Beckfield College - Tri-County landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 110 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in .

The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Tri-County is $14,250. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#11

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
$9,757 Average Tuition & Fees

Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $9,757 in tuition and fees if they attend Youngstown State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,117.

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4 Total Awards
$10,614 Average Tuition & Fees

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is a medium-sized public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wright State University - Main Campus is $10,614. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,032.

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#13

Fortis College - Centerville

Centerville, Ohio
100 Total Awards
$14,023 Average Tuition & Fees

Fortis College - Centerville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Fortis College - Centerville is a very small private for-profit school located in Centerville, Ohio that handed out 100 undergraduate certificates in .

The average tuition and fees at Fortis College - Centerville is $14,023. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#14

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
156 Total Awards
$6,475 Average Tuition & Fees

Marion Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. MTC is a public institution located in Marion, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 156 undergraduate certificates in .

Students from Ohio who attend MTC full time pay an average of $6,475 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,065.

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195 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees

Stautzenberger College - Maumee came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is located in Maumee, Ohio and has a very small student population. In , this school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee is $16,699. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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366 Total Awards
$12,799 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Akron, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 366 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Akron Main Campus is $12,799. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,239.

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177 Total Awards
$4,379 Average Tuition & Fees

Edison State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Piqua, Ohio, the small public school awarded 177 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in .

In-state students pay an average of $4,379 in tuition and fees if they attend Edison Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,106.

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2,141 Total Awards

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,141 undergraduate certificates in .

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9 Total Awards
$11,767 Average Tuition & Fees

Kent State University at Kent came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 9 students in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kent State is $11,767. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,880.

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#20

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
112 Total Awards
$4,607 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakeland Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Lakeland is a small public school situated in Kirtland, Ohio. It awarded 112 undergraduate certificates in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakeland is $4,607. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,235.

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10 Total Awards
$6,897 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs. UC Blue Ash College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blue Ash, Ohio. It awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in .

In-state students pay an average of $6,897 in tuition and fees if they attend UC Blue Ash College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,695.

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108 Total Awards

Central Ohio Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. COTC is a small public school situated in Newark, Ohio. It awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in .

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#23

Clark State Community College

Springfield, Ohio
104 Total Awards
$4,273 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Clark State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the small public school handed out 104 undergraduate certificate awards in .

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,273 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,809.

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67 Total Awards
$4,578 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest State Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs. Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 undergraduate certificates in .

In-state students pay an average of $4,578 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,930.

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169 Total Awards

Washington State Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs. WSCC is located in Marietta, Ohio and has a small student population. In , this school awarded 169 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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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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