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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio

10 Schools Ranked
$12,871 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Ohio to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio

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$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Ohio.

Students from Ohio who attend Sinclair Community College full time pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Cuyahoga Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$42,460 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Xavier University is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

If you want to attend Xavier, expect to pay an average of $42,460 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Xavier. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.

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$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UC is $11,777. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,111.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$9,834 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wright State University - Main Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Ohio who attend Wright State University - Main Campus full time pay an average of $9,834 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,252.

Wright State University - Main Campus 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, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$11,880 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Akron Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

University of Akron Main Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,880. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,310. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,406.

Stark State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Kent State University at Tuscarawas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kent State University at Tuscarawas does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
$5,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Owens Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Ohio list.

Students from Ohio who attend Owens State Community College full time pay an average of $5,510 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,782.

Owens State Community College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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With a ranking of #10, Central Ohio Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

One thing to take note of is that COTC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 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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