2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
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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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Our 2023 rankings named Miami University - Oxford the best school in Ohio for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Oxford is $16,142. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,288.
Miami University - Oxford does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Herzing University - Akron helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Ohio.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing Akron is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $25,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing Akron. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,887 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $13,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means James A Rhodes State College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $20,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rhodes State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Owens State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,782. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $23,641 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Owens State Community College. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Northwestern Ohio came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,619 to cover tuition and fees at University of Northwestern Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,637 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of Northwestern Ohio does have options available for those who want to take online 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, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $11,777. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,111. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UC accumulate an average of $27,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UC does have options available for those who want to take online 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, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Remington College - Cleveland Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Remington College - Cleveland Campus accumulate an average of $15,410 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Remington College - Cleveland Campus is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Beckfield College - Tri-County landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Beckfield College - Tri-County does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,120. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,196 in student loans.
Beckfield College - Tri-County is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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 $9,372 in tuition and fees if they attend Youngstown State University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,732.
One thing to take note of is that Youngstown State University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $9,834 in tuition and fees if they attend Wright State University - Main Campus full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,252. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,934 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wright State University - Main Campus. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fortis College - Centerville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,710 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Centerville. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,727 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Fortis College - Centerville, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Marion Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from Ohio who attend MTC full time pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,505. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,427 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,699. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,038 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,880 to cover tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
One thing to take note of is that University of Akron Main Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Edison State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,139 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Edison Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,626. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,500 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Edison Community College. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,632 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Kent State University at Kent landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,617 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kent State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lakeland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.
Students from Ohio who attend Lakeland full time pay an average of $4,161 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,975. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,511 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lakeland. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC Blue Ash College is $6,387. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,185. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,058 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UC Blue Ash College. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Central Ohio Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,250 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at COTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Clark State Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,328. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clark State Community College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest State Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northwest State Community College is $4,338. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,450. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,812 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwest State Community College. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Washington State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,149 in student loans.
Online courses are available at WSCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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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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