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2023 Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

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A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Ohio to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

1,723 Total Awards
$12,425 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ohio State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Ohio. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 1,723 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Ohio State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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787 Total Awards
$14,902 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. This large public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 787 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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674 Total Awards
$49,398 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Case Western Reserve University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Ohio. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 674 students in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Case Western. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
518 Total Awards
$16,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 40 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Toledo landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 518 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

University of Toledo does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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271 Total Awards
$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Akron Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Ohio. Located in Akron, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 271 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

University of Akron Main Campus does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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210 Total Awards
$14,718 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Ohio Medical University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. NEOMED is a small public school situated in Rootstown, Ohio. It awarded 210 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at NEOMED. In fact, around 22% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
205 Total Awards
$10,625 Average Tuition & Fees

Cleveland State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 205 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Cleveland State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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194 Total Awards

Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 194 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

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. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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411 Total Awards
$9,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Located in Athens, Ohio, the large public school awarded 411 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

OHIO Athens 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 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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242 Total Awards

Kent State University at Kent ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school awarded 242 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Kent State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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154 Total Awards
$30,240 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Ohio Northern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. ONU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ada, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 154 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ONU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 23% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

The University of Findlay

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

The University of Findlay came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. The University of Findlay is a small private not-for-profit school located in Findlay, Ohio that handed out 143 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Findlay. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
122 Total Awards
$18,140 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dayton ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. University of Dayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 122 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UDayton does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
121 Total Awards
$13,190 Average Tuition & Fees

Capital University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Capital University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 121 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Capital, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 19% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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72 Total Awards
$9,831 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Bowling Green, Ohio that handed out 72 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at BGSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Report

#16

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
69 Total Awards
$13,878 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 69 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Miami University - Oxford 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 2019-2020 about 36% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio
52 Total Awards
$13,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount St. Joseph University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 52 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Mount St. Joe does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mount St. Joseph University Report

48 Total Awards
$16,435 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, United Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 48 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at United Theological Seminary, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 45% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full United Theological Seminary Report

#19

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
46 Total Awards
$6,751 Average Tuition & Fees

Youngstown State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Youngstown State University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Cedarville University

Cedarville, Ohio
45 Total Awards

Cedarville University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Cedarville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedarville, Ohio. It awarded 45 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Cedarville. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Cedarville University Report

#21

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
38 Total Awards

Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Ashland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ashland does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Ashland University Report

#22

Walsh University

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

With a ranking of #22, Walsh University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school situated in North Canton, Ohio. It awarded 37 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Walsh does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#23

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
35 Total Awards
$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

Xavier University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Xavier University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 35 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Xavier does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Kettering College

Kettering, Ohio
29 Total Awards
$42,403 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Kettering College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Kettering College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kettering, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 29 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Kettering College. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Kettering College Report

#25

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
28 Total Awards
$37,050 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Mount Union came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. University of Mount Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in Alliance, Ohio that handed out 28 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Mount Union. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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