2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
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The Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Ohio to see which online undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio
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Our analysis found Owens Community College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Ohio. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 537 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,782. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Owens State Community College accumulate an average of $23,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Ohio. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 859 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 27 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school situated in Steubenville, Ohio. It awarded 279 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Stautzenberger College - Maumee helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Ohio. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school located in Maumee, Ohio that handed out 194 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,038 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 27 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Columbus State Community College is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 418 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,582 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ross College-Sylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Sylvania, Ohio, and it awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross College-Sylvania accumulate an average of $12,827 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
James A Rhodes State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,721. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,461 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 256 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cincinnati State is $5,040. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,887 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Stautzenberger College - Brecksville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is a private for-profit institution located in Brecksville, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 55 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stautzenberger College - Brecksville accumulate an average of $19,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 663 students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Washington State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Marietta, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 97 students in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $14,149 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Akron ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 32 students in 2020-2021.
Herzing Akron does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. 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 $25,223 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
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.
Stark State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. This fairly large public school is located in North Canton, Ohio, and it awarded 206 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stark State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Marion Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in Marion, Ohio, the small public school handed out 140 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,505. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,427 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. UC Clermont College is located in Batavia, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UC Clermont College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,198. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $27,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Zane State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Zane State College is located in Zanesville, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,556 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Zane State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,866. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lorain County Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Elyria, Ohio, and it awarded 218 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,465 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,405. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
Franklin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,577 to cover tuition and fees at Franklin University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Franklin University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Southern State Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking. Southern State Community College is a small public school situated in Hillsboro, Ohio. It awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern State Community College is $5,387. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,768. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,021 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Clark State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Springfield, Ohio that handed out 123 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark State Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,328. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Valor Christian College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Located in Canal Winchester, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Valor Christian College is $8,410. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Beckfield College - Tri-County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Beckfield College - Tri-County is located in Springdale, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Tri-County is $13,120. 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 Beckfield College - Tri-County accumulate an average of $20,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Beckfield College - Tri-County is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Antioch University - Midwest ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Ohio list. Antioch University McGregor is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,201 to cover tuition and fees at Antioch University McGregor. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate programs. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wright State University - Main Campus is $9,834. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,252. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wright State University - Main Campus accumulate an average of $25,934 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Miami University - Hamilton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Ohio who attend Miami University - Hamilton full time pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,943.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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